The works on this program were born out of the emotions experienced moving into a new stage of life while still mourning the previous one — emotions captured well by the two French composers featured. César Franck’s childhood was one defined by his father who pushed him into a world of music and performing that, while showcased his budding talent, …

Among the composer’s lesser known works are pieces inspired by ticking clocks, talking animals, and Madagascar folk songs!

Guest artists include cellist Oliver Herbert, violinist Geneva Lewis, and pianist Orion Weiss.

Any chamber music demands a deceptive level of coordination and mastery. But what about when two artists are playing the same instrument, side-by-side?

Equally satisfying as the main course, these shorter works can round out your musical diet with different textures, flavors, and colors.

The legendary mezzo-soprano shares her love for Mozart, French mélodie, and American art song.

An autumnal assortment of songs in German, French, English, and even Swedish, each with their own take on the fall season.

Music by Ernst von Dohnányi and Gabriel Fauré highlights the piano’s role in chamber repertoire.

Highlights (including Elgar, Brahms, and Dvořák) from the career of what may be the preeminent cellist of the 20th century.

All Souls Day (November 2) is a day of prayer and remembrance for departed loved ones observed in many branches of Christianity.

September is National Piano Month, so WFMT is sharing a supersized playlist – with one selection corresponding to each key on the keyboard.

“We could have made a program with only pieces by Ravel, Debussy, and Liszt,” Grimaud said. “But I wanted to represent as many composers as possible, which meant only one piece per composer…”