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Black and white photograph of Johann Strauss Jr. with imperial beard.

200 Years of Strauss Junior

WFMT hosts weigh in with their thoughts on the “Waltz King” for his 200th birthday.

Associated PressNovember 11, 2024

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

Chicago Sinfonietta Names Viral Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Artist-in-Residence

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Keegan MorrisApril 21, 2025

“For Pope Francis, (the goal) was always to extend the arms of the church to embrace all people, not to exclude anyone,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who takes charge after a pontiff’s death.

Long-Tenured Juilliard Cellist, Instructor Joel Krosnick Dies, 84

Adela SkowronskiApril 17, 2025

While he enjoyed some success as a soloist, Krosnick's recognition grew after joining the Juilliard String Quartet in 1974.

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Al Capone: Mob Boss and… Music Lover?

Keegan MorrisNovember 1, 2024

During his reign in Chicago, Al Capone, who you may not know loved opera, was one of the city's biggest jazz impresarios.

10 Indigenous Musicians You Should Know

Adela Skowronski

Celebrating indigenous North American artists creating incredible works in the fields of classical, folk, and even experimental music.

Respected Chicago Sinfonietta Leader to Depart

Keegan MorrisOctober 31, 2024

Under Blake-Anthony Johnson's helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff