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Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for his opera Madame White Snake, Zhou Long creates thoughtful, spiritually-infused music that has resonated with audiences across the globe.
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VIDEO | Music of the Baroque Brass Ensemble performs 17th century dances by Michael Praetorius
This year, the Music of the Baroque Brass ensemble visited WFMT's Levin studio to share some selections from MOB's 2017 holiday concert, including two 17th century dances by Michael Praetorius....
The best classical Christmas recordings of 2017
These nine recordings are sure to make your spirits bright this holiday season....
Discover what makes Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” sound like sugar, spice, and everything nice
Conductor Scott Speck, who co-authored Classical Music for Dummies and leads the Chicago Philharmonic for performances of The Nutcracker with Joffrey Ballet, explained what makes Tchaikovsky’s score as addictive as your favorite...
“I’m a white composer, living in white privilege, setting the poetry of Langston Hughes”
How can a white, Juilliard-educated, Emmy Award-winning composer give voice to the black experience?...
STREAM | Chanticleer shares holiday music from around the world, live in the WFMT studios
Hear what the holidays in 17th century Mexico and Canada might have sounded like with these special live performances by internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Chanticleer....
“What’s That Opera, Doc?” | 10 Operas You’ll Recognize from the Big Screen
Music from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire has found its way into famous scenes in cinema. Here are 10 times operatic excerpts underscored important moments on the big screen....
