Playlist: Art Songs for Autumn

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

Massenet’s Cinderella

An all-new English translation with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess.

Massenet’s Manon

From Barcelona, a performance of Massenet’s Manon, under the baton of Marc Minkowski. Performed in May 2023, this fresh production features Amina Edris, Pene Pati, Albert Casals, and more.

‘A rose for love and a book forever’: Literature for Music Lovers on World Book Day

WFMT host Candice Agree has selected some of her favorite works of literature that have inspired musical compositions for you to enjoy on World Book Day.

2021 Grammys: Classical Music Nominees and Winners

It’s been a strange, difficult year for the music world, which is all the more reason to celebrate musical excellence.

American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third

In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.

Massenet’s ‘Manon’

Soprano Lisette Oropesa is the alluring title character and Michael Fabiano is the infatuated Chevalier des Grieux in this performance of Massenet’s opéra comique. Maurizio Benini conducts.

Video: Cellist Hee-Young Lim performs music by Debussy and Massenet

Cellist Hee-Young Lim and pianist Kuang-Hao Huang performed in a WFMT Facebook Live from the Brennan Family Recital Hall at the DePaul University School of Music.

Video: Cast of Lyric’s Cinderella Joins WFMT for a Live Backstage Preview

What is it about Cinderella fairy tale that grabs readers, viewers, audiences, and listeners alike? In between riveting vocal performances, two opera stars shared what makes the story so very resonant.

Playlist: Classical Music for Weddings (That’s Not Pachelbel’s Canon)

If you’re looking to add a classical touch to your nuptials, but would like to avoid the ubiquitous “Canon,” we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite pieces to match the mood of each moment in the ceremony.

Playlist: Rufus Wainwright’s 3 Favorite Opera Composers

Opera has always been important to composer Rufus Wainwright, though many know him as the man behind the piano crooning confessional songs.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2016-17 Season

Lyric Opera of Chicago announced its 2016-17 season, scheduled to include eight opera productions on its main stage, one opera production at the Harris Theater, and one musical.