12:15 pm – The ZaRiah Wind Quintet performs works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Arturo Márquez and more, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago.
10:00 pm – Selections from Marcello’s settings of poetic paraphrases of the Psalms of David with Hebraic intonations.
September is National Piano Month, so WFMT is sharing a supersized playlist – with one selection corresponding to each key on the keyboard.
New Releases September 15: Joshua Bell, Lise Davidsen, and more
Undisputed masters release albums of signature repertoire, plus a 16-year-old prodigy’s debut album.
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New Releases September 8: Stars of the String World
Four star violinists debut very personal and specialized repertoire, plus a world premiere by a father and son duo.
New Releases September 1: Icons and Emerging Artists
Rising stars appear alongside great musical paragons on this week's musical roundup.
New Releases August 25: Maria Stratigou, Cantus, and more
A wide variety of music, from explorations of the Italian baroque to choral groups performing music composed for their ensembles.
New Releases August 18: Laura Strickling, Jocelyn Hagen, and more
American women composers dominate this week’s releases and are even included in Bruce Liu’s latest solo piano recital, plus cellist Nicolas Alstaedt spotlights Finnish composer Olli Mustonen.
New Releases August 11: Musical Discoveries
Selections focused almost entirely on “new” music, be it discoveries of the 18th century, rarities from Finland, or premiere recordings of contemporary composers.
New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more
New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.
Bach in the City Returns for Second Chicago Season
Bach in the City returns for its second season of period instrument concerts at venues across Chicago.
Meet Peter van de Graaff, the New Host of Exploring Music
After spending more than three decades hosting Through the Night on WFMT, Peter van de Graaff begins a new chapter later this month.
New Releases July 28: Personal Identities
From documenting folk traditions to capturing city noises, musicians explore the sounds that make up who they are.
Bill McGlaughlin, Exploring Music Host and Champion of Classical Music, Dies
The Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT's internationally syndicated radio series leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.
