Archive for December, 2008

Here’s a look at just a few more of the top classical music stories from 2008. What are some of your choices?

It’s been an exciting couple of days on WFMT as we’ve broadcast live from Chicago’s Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, headquartered at the Chicago Hilton. We heard Lisa Flynn and David Polk speaking with many aspiring young musicians and educators and were even able to broadcast live the outstanding symphonic wind ensemble from Lockport Township more…

As we celebrate Beethoven’s birthday with a wall-to-wall bash today on WFMT, here are a few video extras to inform, inspire and amuse. First, Chicago violinist Rachel Barton Pine tells the story of one of Beethoven’s greatest chamber works…the “Kreutzer” Sonata… And here’s Rachel with pianist Mathew Hagle… Toscanini and the NBC Symphony with Beethoven’s more…

Here’s another beautifully produced video from Introductions sponsor, Flashpoint Academy in Chicago. The talented violinist Susie Koh is featured playing Ravel, Shostakovich and more. We also hear about Susie’s early musical career and her recent activities on and off stage. Have a look…

On Friday, December 31 from 9am to 7pm, WFMT looks back on classical music in 2008. We’ll bring you all of the major events, anniversaries and musicians from the past year, including new and classic recordings, interviews and a few features that may catch you by surprise. Here’s some of what you can expect from more…

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas joined us on the air yesterday to talk more about the news-making YouTube Symphony project… [Audio clip: view full post to listen] And if you don’t have a web cam…or just want a little more room to spread out and record your YouTube Symphony audition, WFMT would be happy to help more…

Just received this press release announcing YouTube’s latest remarkable project – an orchestra which truly promises to be global in nature. But what is just as interesting as the potential ensemble is the process through which it will be assembled. Check out the press release, then visit YouTube to find out about the YouTube Orchestra’s more…

I think this about says it all…