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Early Music, New Era: Veteran Newberry Consort Directors to Retire After Upcoming Concerts

Approaching the end of a long tenure, the artistic, administrative, and life partners reflect and look ahead.

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 21, 2015

Video | 5 Operas the Notorious RBG Wants You to Know

WFMTSeptember 16, 2015

RIP Jim White, WFMT Chief Engineer

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 27, 2015

5 Women on Being Modern Women in Dance

Pianist Radu Lupu Retires

Candice AgreeJune 28, 2019

Pianist Radu Lupu has decided to retire from the concert stage at the end of the 2018-19 season, a statement from his agent announced.

Reynaldo Hahn and Guy Ferrant

Larry JohnsonJune 28, 2019

Reynaldo Hahn’s world was the Paris salon, where he reigned supreme with his songs and went about in his full‐length opera cape.

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Kent Nagano’s ‘Violent Shift from the Status Quo’

Michael San GabinoAugust 17, 2015

This idea of hearing something new in live music underscores Nagano's overall outlook of the concert experience.

Singer Omara Portuondo on the Buena Vista Social Club’s Farewell Tour

WFMTAugust 12, 2015

Señora Portuondo, one of the greatest singers of our time, spoke with WFMT about Buena Vista’s goodbye tour, relations between the U.S. and Cuba, and the power music has to bring people together.

Star Soprano Karita Mattila’s Secrets to a Long, Successful Career

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 10, 2015

Finnish soprano and two-time Grammy Award winner Karita Mattila is celebrating her 33rd season as a professional performer. What are the secrets to her enduring success?

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