10:00 pm – A selection of fine Schubert lied, alongside his second piano trio.
7:00 pm – Peter van de Graaff invites you into the vibrant musical world of Darius Milhaud.
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 22: I Fagiolini, Sol Gabetta, and more
Ensembles specializing in historical performance practice, plus two albums featuring premiere recordings by living composers.
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Composers from A to Z
Whether you’re just beginning to explore classical music or have spent years immersed in the repertoire, there’s someone here to discover – or rediscover.
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.
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.
