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James Hall, Project Director of CMPI and violinist Esme Arias-Kim

Watch WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

On March 22, WFMT presenter and Introductions producer and host Robbie Ellis moderated a discussion with CMPI project director James Hall and violinist Esme Arias-Kim.

Stephen RaskauskasApril 20, 2015

Julia Wolfe Wins 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Music

Stephen RaskauskasApril 10, 2015

Guggenheim Fellow Rudresh Mahanthappa On Creating Music that Defies Genre

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 31, 2015

14 Facts About Haydn

No Raincheck Needed! — Highlights from WFMT’s Second Annual Beach Party

Keegan MorrisMay 29, 2019

Even though we had to move the festivities indoors, WFMT hosts, staff, and fans were not deterred by the torrential downpour and came together for the Second Annual Memorial Day Beach Party on May 27, 2019. A full day of celebration and commemoration included on-air games, quizzes, dedications, and of course, music and performances live from the Theater on the ...

From Radio Waves to Grammys: Costa Rican Conductor’s Journey from WFMT Fan to CSO Podium

Michael San GabinoMay 23, 2019

As Guerrero says, “In many ways, I am the poster child to show that music can...become a part of your life regardless of your background.”

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$32 Million to the CSO

Noel MorrisJune 12, 2014

Chicago-based Sam and Helen Zell acknowledged a $17 million dollar gift from the Zell Family Foundation for the endowment of the position currently held by music director Riccardo Muti.

Ana María Martínez: “Czech Was the Hardest”

Noel MorrisFebruary 21, 2014

Lyric Opera formalized its commitment to extending their resources to Chicago’s neighborhoods, naming Ana María Martínez and Eric Owens community ambassadors.

Beethoven’s Smile: Yes, He Had One

Noel MorrisDecember 16, 2013

“After the final chord, I looked up. The Master’s darkly glowing gaze was fixed upon me penetratingly. Yet suddenly a benevolent smile broke up his gloomy features, Beethoven became quite close, bent over me, laid his hand on my head and repeatedly stroked my hair. ‘Devil of a fellow’ he whispered, ‘such a young rascal!’ I suddenly plucked up courage. ...

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