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This is the newest compilation of performances from Chicago’s best pre-college musicians. We went through the Introductions archives to bring you some of the best soloists and chamber ensembles that are paving the way for the future of classical music.
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Fall Membership Drive Special: Best of Introductions 2-CD Set
For the first time ever, we've put together our favorite Introductions selections from our archives for a fantastic 2-CD set. For a pledge of at least $40 during our fall membership drive, you'll receive this CD… Continue Posted by David Polk on November 5, 2009 at 1:30pm
Help us reach 200 Introductions Supporters!
WFMT's fall membership drive is around the corner and our goal for Introductions is 200 people to pledge any amount in support of this program.
We'll be on the air on Saturday, November 7th and 14th at 11AM playing clips from our new "Best of Introductions" 2-CD set… Continue
Posted by David Polk on November 3, 2009 at 11:00am
CYSO Encore Chamber Orchestra
The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra's Encore Chamber Orchestra was the featured ensemble today, from DePaul University Concert Hall. This year the CYSO won an ASCAP award for adventurous programming from the League of American Orchestras and this summer they went on tour… Continue
Posted by David Polk on October 31, 2009 at 12:18pm
17 year old soprano Katelyn Wilson and 18 year old organist Katie Minion
Today we featured 17 year old soprano Katelyn Wilson of Barrington High School and 18 year old organist Katie Minion, who studies at the Music Institute of Chicago. Both teens have won competitions recently: Katelyn was the winner of last year's National Association of Teachers of… Continue
Posted by David Polk on October 24, 2009 at 11:00am
Chinese Fine Arts Society Young Artists Ensemble
The Chinese Fine Arts Society Young Artists Ensemble in music by Chinese composers and also original music by the students inspired by Chinese traditional music. The ensemble was formed to represent the Chinese Fine Arts Society… Continue
Posted by David Polk on October 19, 2009 at 3:24pm
Thursday Evening Oct. 15: Lauren Williams, Oboe
There was no Introductions this past Saturday due to Operathon (in support of Lyric Opera of Chicago), so this Thursday evening we'll re-air a program we recorded this past spring at Flashpoint Academy featuring Oboist Lauren Williams.
Lauren has been principal oboe of… Continue
Posted by David Polk on October 13, 2009 at 1:05pm
Youth Orchestra Highlights: Rachmaninoff, Verdi and more
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Today we aired the first of two programs featuring highlights from some orchestral programs produced… Continue
Posted by David Polk on September 26, 2009 at 11:00am
Youth Orchestra Highlights: Beethoven 7 and Holst's Planets
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The second of two programs featuring highlights of orchestras we first heard this summer. The… Continue
Posted by David Polk on October 3, 2009 at 11:00am
Soprano Jacqueline Piccolino, 18 and Percussionist Max Candocia, 18
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Today we heard performances by two students who are entering the University of Illinois in C… Continue
Posted by David Polk on September 19, 2009 at 11:00am
Quartet Danae
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Today we heard from Quartet Danae, a string quartet of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, which has… Continue
Posted by David Polk on September 12, 2009 at 11:00am
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WFMT is thrilled to provide the first-ever Chicago-area high school fine arts calendar. See who's performing in your area and submit your own events below. Selected musical performances will be features on air during "Introductions!"
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Introductions is made possible by the generous support of Richard and Mary L. Gray, Jim and Kay Mabie, The Negaunee Foundation, Susan and Richard Kiphart, The John R. Halligan Charitable Fund, The Music Institute of Chicago and members of the WFMT Fine Arts Circle.
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