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A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?

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Jazz historian and critic Dan Morgenstern dies at 94

Jazz historian and critic Dan Morgenstern dies at 94 Over the course of seven decades, Morgenstern helmed major jazz magazines, wrote books, produced concerts, won multiple Grammys, taught college and oversaw one of the world's largest jazz archives.

A once-enslaved man’s music was hidden for centuries. Go on a journey to rediscover his melodies Connecticut volunteers have reconstructed the life of Sawney Freeman, a violinist and composer, and restored his work for contemporary muisicians.

Weird "medieval" cat of the week:
White cat chilling amongst the dianthus blooms.
[Book of hours, France c. 1500 (Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Ms 654, fol. 5r)]

Tune in Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. and for "Every Good Thing." Join Andrea Blain as she takes some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. Then at 2 p.m., tune in for "Giving Thanks: A Celebration of Fall, Food & Gratitude." The special features music and stories that reflect the meaning of gratitude on Thanksgiving.

Her majesty's music: The music that defined Queen Elizabeth II and her reign When the queen was laid to rest at Windsor Castle on Monday, she was accompanied by a lifetime companion: music.

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: WUFT-FM & WUFT Classic will be off the air Sunday afternoon (May 1) so that engineers can do some necessary repairs to the transmitter replacing a faulty transmitter tube and some additional parts.

WUFT-FM will be on the air via low power and should be available throughout Greater Gainesville. There will be no HD broadcast signal during the repairs.

Both WUFT-FM and WUFT Classic will continue to be available on the 𝗪𝗨𝗙𝗧 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽 for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...) and iPhone (https://apps.apple.com/.../floridas-89-1.../id411899516...) as well as online: https://www.wuft.org/listen-online/.

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As heard on Fresh Air on Monday, April 4 on WUFT 89.1/90.1: Conductor Marin Alsop talks about the joys and challenges of leading an orchestra

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Metropolitan Opera to Ban Heckler from Future Performances - Opera Wire (Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced it will ban a heckler from future Met performances after his outburst during the March 17 performance of “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company told the New York Observer, “Although opera singers are vocal athletes, they should no...

At 97, Pianist Ruth Slenczynska has a new album — and plenty of stories The ebullient nonagenarian's new recording features music she's been playing for nearly a century.

The Met: A Concert for Ukraine (short video highlights)

On March 14, 2022, the Met presented a benefit concert to support Ukraine and its citizens, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium. Videography by Pete Scalzitti.

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