In the first half of today’s program, we featured 18 year old soprano Michelle Boggess of Mt. Prospect High School, who will be attending DePaul University in the fall. In the second half, we featured members of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Music Institute, including their Sterling Brass Quintet and the Maud Powell String more…
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Soprano Michelle Boggess and members of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 2, 2011 by David Polk
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Meshugene Quartet of Midwest Young Artists
Monday, May 2, 2011 by David Polk
The members of the Meshugene Quartet of Midwest Young Artists in Highwood, Illinois (MYA) were winners of the MYA division of the Discover National Chamber Music Competition in 2011. They will also be competing in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in May of this year. The group is coached by Rami Solomonow and Allan more…
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 am - No Introductions: Live from Ravinia’s Customer Appreciation Day
Introductions takes a break this week as Carl Grapentine hosts a live broadcast from the Ravinia Festival in celebration of their Customer Appreciation Day.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11:00 am - 18 year old soprano Elizabeth Pilon and CYSO’s Primavera Quintet
Part 1: Soprano Elizabeth Pilon, 18, who began studying voice in 2007 at North Central College with Ms. Ogden. Elizabeth has been awarded First Place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition in 2010 and 2011. Elizabeth also received First Place in the Regional Round of the Classical Singer Competition in 2010 more…
Replays on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 am - LIVE: Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago
Anima’s mission is to transform young lives through excellence in music education and choral singing. Predicated on the principle that all children are inherently musical and that music vitally enriches the quality of life, Anima strives to discover, nurture and develop the “artist in every child.” The six core ensembles serve approximately 250 children from more…
Replays on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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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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Thank you for inviting Campanella to the program - it was an amazing experience for the children!Natalia on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
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Oustanding performance!Galina on LIVE: Campanella Children’s Choir
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That Kate Lee is a great credit to the Vernon Hills HS. And a credit to all her experiences. Great...