Hershey Felder brings “An American Story” to the Royal George Theatre 3/7 – 4/14. Through an original book and score he tells of Charles Leale, the 23-year-old Union Army medic who attended President Abraham Lincoln as he lay dying.

Hershey Felder (WFMT Presents: Impromptu)

Our live afternoon series of “impromptu” music and conversation features some of today’s most sought-after musicians from around the world. Previous guests on Impromptu have included cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mezzo-soprano Joyce Di Donato, and author Salman Rushdie. Other guests have included Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, tenor Joseph Calleja, violinist Joshua Bell, and the vocal ensemble Chanticleer. Broadcast live from the Levin Performance Studio at WFMT, the program also features local performers who are vital to Chicago’s vibrant musical culture.

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Hershey Felder (WFMT Presents: Impromptu)

Hershey Felder (WFMT Presents: Impromptu)