Archive for March, 2010

Does this experiment really mix football and classical music? Maybe the question is – is this a service or disservice to art? And has Beethoven’s op. 131 ever had a bigger audience? http://mumbrella.com.au/heineken-mixes-football-with-classical-music-21312

While WFMT’s Chopin celebration continues, sister station WTTW/11 treats us to a Polish music and dance spectacular, Wednesday night at 7:30. Here’s more on Mazowsze… http://polishnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view;=article&id;=1321:mazowsze-on-tv-channel-eleven-&catid;=82:news-from-usa-wiadomosci-z-usa-usa&Itemid;=199

Today on 98.7 we’ve featured recordings by Pollini, Wild and Brailowsky. Here’s a different take from Byron Janis: Wall Street Journal MUSICMARCH 9, 2010 Chopin’s ‘Soul and Heart’ By BYRON JANIS March 1 was the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great composer and pianist Frédéric François Chopin. Or was it? Not according to more…

WFMT’s Steve Robinson sent this to me this morning. I think Steve’s words were “the kid’s got it!” Anyway, thanks for this, Steve…it made my day. I can think of a few conductors I would have liked to see do this…just be sure to watch his final cut off!

If you’ve ever played in a school orchestra or band, sung in a choir, or just care for classical music, here’s a great article. One of the most heartfelt essays on the learning and love of music I’ve ever read. Most here at WFMT seem to feel the same… http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/opinion/28lipman.html?emc=eta1

Garrick Ohlsson is joined today by the Polish National Orchestra and others for a one-hour delayed broadcast on 98.7 and wfmt.com celebrating 200 years of Chopin. We’ll also feature wfmt-exclusive commentary and Chicago Chopin live performances. Check out the broadcast – and this story about the new Chopin museum… http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35646039/ns/entertainment-arts_books_more/