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Just two guys from Montreal talking to interesting people with stories depicting their path to success. These stories, with individuals from different walks of life, are meant to show how lessons learned can be applied to anyone with high hopes and the will to work. Hosted by Frankie Cirillo and Michael Gagliano.
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Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place beneath the world’s largest Tiffany-domed ceiling, part of a landmark building that originally housed the Chicago Public Library. The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are named for British pianist Myra Hess who organized some 1,700 free lunchtime ...
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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…
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Ian Rucker, baritone and Michael Banwarth, piano
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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…
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Oliver Neubauer, violin and Chelsea Wang, piano
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Violinist Oliver Neubauer and pianist Chelsea Wang perform works by Clara Schumann and Richard Strauss live at the Seventeeth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Violinist Oliver Neubauer is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of his time. First prize winner of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists Inte…
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Recently winning 3rd prize at the Epinal International Piano Competition and Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno, In-Ae Ha is acclaimed as a passionate pianist, lauded for her “new and radiant interpretation, brilliant virtuosity, and driving energy” according to the Chosun Newspaper Concert Review. The post In-Ae Ha, piano appeared firs…
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Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 29-year-old American pianist Mackenzie Melemed’s international career continues to flourish. Melemed was the winner of Juilliard’s 2019 Leo B. Ruiz Carnegie Hall Recital Prize and 2018 Arthur Rubinstein Prize, as well as the Jade Medal at the 2019 China International Music Competition and the first p…
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Maxwell Foster is a pianist and pedagogue based in Baltimore and Brisbane. He was the recipient of first prize at the ABC Young Performer Awards and has performed alongside every major orchestra within Australia. Hailed as a “born communicator” (The Australian), a “brilliant young musician” (Otago Times), and a “soloist of superb virtuosic skill an…
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Pianist Avery Gagliano was the First Prize and Best Concerto Prize winner of the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition, and semifinalist at the 18th International Chopin Competition in 2021. She perform works by George Frideric Handel, Maurice Ravel, and Nikolai Medtner live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The post Avery…
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Pianist Anna Han received the second prize at the 2023 Naumburg International Piano Competition and first prize at the 2023 National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. She performs her own arrangement of two Robert Schumann pieces and works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Unsuk Chin, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Sergei Prokofiev, live from the Seventeent…
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David Caplan, cello & Rick Ferguson, piano
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Cellist David Caplan of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and pianist Rick Ferguson, co-founder and artistic director of The Musical Offering, perform works by Louise Farrenc and Ludwig van Beethoven, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The post David Caplan, cello & Rick Ferguson, piano appeared first on WFMT.…
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2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist Ilya Shmukler performs works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Stravinsky, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The post Ilya Shmukler, piano appeared first on WFMT.By WFMT
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Frankie and Mike speak with Nick Messina, better known as Sicilianu Di Montreal. The guys chat about his inspirations and the state of comedy during a very touchy 2020. Mike asks about what the challenges are about balancing social media, work, and family time and Frankie asks about how Nick went from selling cars to working in a hospital. Nick sha…
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Lead by emotional strength and honesty; singer songwriter Cinzia & The Eclipse has become one of the most authentic and vulnerable voices of her generation. Through self-discovery with music, she finds strength in her serene melodies and relatable lyrics that have created an honest bond between her and her listeners. Her latest single RUNAWAY highl…
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Aiesha Robinson speaks with Frank and Mike on this weeks episode. Aiesha is a model, motivational speaker, and the creator of Born to Rise. She recounts her childhood experiences of being bullied, becoming a bully, and ultimately feeling empathy for those she was harming. When Aisha discovered she had vitiligo, her life changed forever. She details…
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Frank and Mike welcome Gabe Iacampo to the show this week. Gabe is a personal trainer and motivational speaker who promotes not only your physical well-being but how important your mental health is in helping you achieve your goals. The guys discuss the idea of masculinity as Gabe recounts his early struggles with body image as a teenager. When the…
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The guys sit down with Dwight Walton this week. Dwight is a former Olympic men's basketball team member, professional basketball player, coach for high school and university basketball teams in Montreal, and a sports analyst and commentator for TSN. Now a student supervisor working for an adult education centre, Dwight's professional career and per…
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David Traina, drummer for the Montreal-based band The Damn Truth, sits down with the guys to give us a glimpse into the life of a genuine rock star. Dave shares what it was like growing up learning to play the drums and how the band came to be. Frankie asks Dave about his passion for producing music at his studio Freq Shop, and Mike brings up a sca…
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Stephen Eguino is a musician, singer, and social media personality, using new and engaging mediums in the name of digital evangelization. When the team at Keepin' it Frank met Steve a few years ago, he was en route to becoming a priest but has since changed course. Frank and Mike sit down with the man behind the music of BoscoBeats, as he tells the…
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Chris Allen, a respected tattoo artist, muralist, and all-around kickass human being was born in the DC area, grew up in Minneapolis, and now lives with his 4-year old, and girlfriend in Montreal. A man of many talents who has worked with the likes of Common, Steve Aoki, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, speaks to us about his life. Frank and Mike ask Chris about…
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Enzo Romano, one of Frank's best friends, is an engineer lucky to have traveled around the world working on important projects. But finding happiness in our careers is not always a straight path. Frank converses with Enzo about the pressures of adulthood and what it means to truly be happy. Enzo speaks about the many ventures and bumps along the ro…
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DJ Stevie V is a prominent Montreal-based DJ and event planner. From DJing weddings and corporate events to opening for artists on tour, Stevie V has made a name for himself as a local DJ. His biggest passion of organizing events and experiences for people of all ages is truly remarkable. We sit down to speak to him about what the grind is like for…
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Frankie Cirillo, an investment advisor and father of a 2-year old boy, and Michael Gagliano, a high school teacher fresh in his career, introduce you to their new podcast Keepin' it Frank. Join them on this new journey where they look to bring positivity, happiness, and ultimately real stories from their guests. The guys share their ideas about wha…
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This is just a taste of what's to come so stay tuned!
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