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Dos Sonidos
April 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Duo Sonidos
As members of Dos Sonidos, Adam Levin and William Knuth bring the striking combination of the guitar and violin to the forefront of classical chamber music. This Impromptu will take place live from WCRB/WGBH in Boston.
Bella Voce (photo by Steve Leonard Photography)
April 26, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Bella Voce
Founded in 1982, Bella Voce performs classic a cappella repertoire, early music of the Americas, and contemporary music from all over the world. The last concerts in their 30th anniversary season celebrate The Sweetness of Spring.
Joseph Calleja (photo Simon Fowler Photography)
March 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Joseph Calleja
Joseph Calleja performs arias from his recent CD’s “The Maltese Tenor” and “Be My Love A tribute to Mario Lanza” live on this Impromptu from the Levin Performance Studio. Lisa Flynn hosts.
March 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Cory Tiffin, George Lepauw, and Dave Moss
Anaphora Presents: clarinetist Cory Tiffin, violist Dave Moss, and pianist George LePauw performing their renditions of trios by Mozart and Bruch. These three will also share some not-to-be missed projects and events on the horizon for Chicago in 2013.
Alyson Cambridge, soprano
March 14, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Alyson Cambridge, David Bowlin, and Spencer Myer
WFMT’s George Preston is a proud alum of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, as are soprano Alyson Cambridge, violinist David Bowlin, & pianist Spencer Myer. This special Impromptu broadcast celebrates one of America’s finest music schools.
Imani Winds
February 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Imani Winds
Since its formation in 1997, Imani Winds has established itself as one of America’s premier chamber ensembles.
Sybarite5
January 31, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Sybarite5
From Mozart to Radiohead, Sybarite5′s eclectic repertoire and dynamic performance style is earning this string quintet great acclaim and an ever-widening fan base. Sybarite5 is Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass.
January 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to WFMT with a dynamic ensemble of young musicians including Sergey Malov and Bella Hristova, both winners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Corky Siegel Chamber Blues (photo by Marc Hauser)
January 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Corky Siegel & Chamber Blues with special guests Matthew Santos and Sue Demel
Under Corky Siegel’s lead, The West End String Quartet & percussionist Frank Donaldson celebrate the sparkling virtuosity of classical music along with the emotional melodic style of blues, all within the intimate chamber setting of Chamber Blues. (Host: Kerry Frumkin)
Ricky Ian Gordon (photo Kevin Doyle)
January 11, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Soprano Stacety Tappan with composer Ricky Ian Gordon
Soprano Stacey Tappan and pianist/composer Ricky Ian Gordon perform selections from “Once I Was,” their new recital album, with Gordon’s songs arranged to tell a life story.
