What a great outreach project from the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Renee Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma teamed up today to bring music to students on Chicago’s north side. Arts students at Lake View HS had done a study of Verdi’s Aida, doing art projects, puppetry and poetry culminating in a trip more…
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WFMT To Go
Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Peter Whorf
Check out the newest live concert performances available on our podcast page. Dame Myra Hess Concerts, NEIU, Impromptu and more – plus Critical Thinking and Introductions for all of your listening devices. If you picked up one of our pre-loaded iPods during a past membership drive, you won’t want to miss this newest series of more…
Classical Album Art
Sunday, August 21, 2011 by Peter Whorf
Remember album art? This was some of my favorite. These guys are my cousins. Peter and Christopher Whorf
Thank you Maestro
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by Peter Whorf
On May 23, Chicago honors one if its most important musical leaders – Paul Freeman. Maestro Freeman is the founder and musical father of the Chicago Sinfonietta, one of our city’s most beloved and important ensembles. Simply put, no musician or conductor has done more to bring together fine musicians of diverse backgrounds and programs more…
All Things English
Monday, April 25, 2011 by Peter Whorf
The deep and broad tradition of English classical music will resound this Friday on WFMT. Join us from 6a-7p for the pre-Baroque sounds of Holborne and Henry the Eighth to 20th century masters Britten, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walton and much more. Our nod to the “wedding of the century” will also offer you the chance more…
Lyric Opera of Chicago names Anthony Freud
Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Peter Whorf
We’ll have an interview soon with Anthony Freud, new Lyric Opera General Director. Today’s press release from Lyric Opera: Anthony Freud, widely recognized for his achievements as general director of both Houston Grand Opera (2006-present) and Welsh National Opera (1994-2005), will succeed William Mason as Lyric Opera of Chicago’s general director starting October 1, 2011. more…
Ilya Kaler and Vintage Violin
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by Peter Whorf
I’m really looking forward to a couple of next month’s special features…Chicago violinist, DePaul Professor and Artist of the Month Ilya Kaler and the weekday special Vintage Violin. We’ll hear most of Ilya Kaler’s many recordings, live performances, and a special guest-dj hour with Ilya spinning his favorite violin hits. He’ll also share some rarities more…
Bach Evite
Friday, March 11, 2011 by Peter Whorf
We’ll celebrate J.S. Bach’s 326th on March 21st with a very special day that Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Brant Taylor put together for us – live performances of all six cello suites by members of the CSO. Not only that…we’ll have a special treat from marimbist, CSO percussionist Cynthia Yeh, as she leads off the more…
Beethoven at the Movies
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Peter Whorf
What better tribute to the timelessness of great music than to hear it featured as one of the shining stars of this year’s Hollywood “best picture”? When it comes to movies, I’m always late to the party. As a father of four, I rarely see anything…for grownups. But a recent favorable alignment of the planets more…
Garrick Ohlsson and Beethoven
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Peter Whorf
He’s well-known (as evidenced here) as one of the world’s great Chopin pianists. But we’re thrilled that Mr. Ohlsson has given permission to include his December 2010 WFMT performance of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op 27 #1 on our Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Live on WFMT disc for our February pledge drive. Tune in next week to more…
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