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Plus chamber music and ensemble appearances from renowned Chicago artists.
On this week’s episode of Sounds Classical, Kristina and LaRob are joined by Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips for a trip to the movies! They discuss what makes a great film score, some of the most iconic and important film score composers! Grab your popcorn and enjoy this movie music montage episode!
Orchestral demand for John Williams’ music has risen so much that his career as a classical musician is almost as fruitful as his film music work.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2024-2025 season, a full year of concerts in its mainstage subscription series, as well as chamber, solo, family, and other programming.
These may dwarf all other music biopics: the stories of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr will be spread out over four films.
An interview with composer, trumpeter, and pianist Terence Blanchard.
Follow live on Sunday, February 4, as music’s biggest awards are given out!
Much like a gourmet dish, classical music is the result of many individual elements coming together. The composer, like a chef, must know the distinct flavor profiles of each instrument and how they complement each other.
Another packed summer of live music awaits.
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
This year alone, composer and pianist Kris Bowers’ credits include “Origin” and “The Color Purple” in addition to “Chevalier,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Haunted Mansion.”
From totally fresh arrangements of old tunes to new winter works altogether.
Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.
As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago’s most enticing holiday offerings!
This commercial broadcast includes the CSO’s historical recordings led by various guest conductors.
Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!
Whether you’re poring over a biography, traversing a novel, or perhaps writing something yourself, WFMT’s reading playlist is made to help you relax, focus, and get lost in literature.
The music of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue owes much of its spookiness to the drama it employs.
What does one of the grandest artforms look like on the big screen? Check out some of our favorite portrayals of opera in the movies.
A bounty of performances, events, and parties that will have you ready to celebrate spooky season in the Second City!
North America’s longest continually running competitive film festival returns for another year of scintillating programming.
A conversation with the Grammy award-winning Argentine composer.
To some, Cooper’s nose in the trailer seemed like the kind of outsized caricature that has been a regular feature of Jewish portrayals throughout film history.
Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.
Whether it’s cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.