No Introductions due to Operathon. Introductions will return next week.
WFMT devotes the programming day to the annual Lyric Opera of Chicago Operathon.
Fascinating interviews with major stars and Lyric insiders plus music from your favorite operas. Lyric’s annual on-air fundraiser is a project of the Lyric Opera Chapters. The 16-hour marathon proceeds benefit Lyric’s education and community-engagement programs.
In addition to the star studded broadcast, you also have an opportunity to buy unique Lyric Opera merchandise plus premiums and restaurant certificates.
Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:00 am - Azura Quartet of the CYSO
The Principal Players ensemble of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Azura performed at the CYSO’s Chamberpalooza in December 2012 and April 2013, St. James Cathedral, Chicago on March 2, 2013 and they were invited to perform for Quaker’s Winter Concert Series at Pepsi Co., Chicago – December 2012. Members: Silas Ferrao, 17 Junior at Naperville more…
Replays on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:00 am - Rebroadcast:
Replays on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00 am - Midwest Young Artists Concerto Winners
Winners from both the junior and senior divisions of MYA’s Walgreens National Concerto Competition, with the MYA Concert and Symphony Orchestras.
Introductions is made possible by the generous support of The Negaunee Foundation, The Sage Foundation, The Field Foundation of Illinois, Susan and Richard Kiphart, Jim and Kay Mabie, The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation, Chet Gougis & Shelley Ochab, an anonymous donor and the listener supporters of the WFMT Fine Arts Circle.
Introductions is an original production of 98.7WFMT and is hosted and produced by David Polk. The executive producer is Steve Robinson.
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