4:00 pm – WFMT pays tribute to the late Romanian soprano (1939–2026), who was widely acclaimed for her portrayals of Romantic heroines.
8:00 pm – Live from St. Tim’s, we welcome Nashville’s delightful, insightful husband-and-wife duo, The Twangtown Paramours.
9:00 pm – A cavalcade of covers and treasured recordings by John Prine on his 80th birth anniversary.
New Releases October 6: Himari, Trifonov, and more
An exploration into Latin American piano music, a prodigy's debut album, a three-CD Beethoven set, and more of the latest from the classical music world.
Don't Miss a Beat
Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice
The rising star discusses the influence of Heifetz in her own life, the importance of having a musical idol, and more.
New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more
Albums dedicated to the music of famous composers, and a new release to whet our appetite for Jeanine De Bique’s return to Chicago.
Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season
The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Dramatic History
Phillip Huscher's new book "Passing the Baton" tells the story from the orchestra's founding 135 years ago to the appointment of its youngest music director ever, who officially takes over in 2027.
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.
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.
