Noon: The Met begins the New Year with a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works.
Playlist: Classical Music for Cooking
Much like a gourmet dish, classical music is the result of many individual elements coming together. The composer, like a chef, must know the distinct flavor profiles of each instrument and how they complement each other.
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Grammy 2024 Nominees Announced
Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!
10 Woman Conductors You Should Know
Though there is a long way still to go, today’s stages are richer because these pioneering conductors are on them.
Vote: What Are Chopin’s Top 10 Works?
We want to hear your take! Help us create a definitive ranking of the Romantic composer's greatest music.
In Germany, a 639-year organ performance of a John Cage composition is about to have its next note change
On Feb. 5, 2024, another note is going to begin playing... this one will be relatively short; it will hang around for only the next two years.
Playlist: Jazz Takes on Classical Greats
The special bond between jazz and classical is growing closer by the day. So let's appreciate these incredible renditions of timeless classical favorites!
Third Coast Baroque Announces Closure
The Chicago early-music ensemble faced diminishing audience sizes and reduced grant funding possibilities after years of concert disruptions by COVID-19.
Hilary Hahn receives prestigious Avery Fisher Prize
From her debut — at age 12 — with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Hilary Hahn has become a shining example of what it means to be a 21st century violinist.
Philadelphia Names Marin Alsop Chief Principal Conductor
Marin Alsop, one of the most respected American conductors, gets another appointment.
Playlist: Beginner Concertos to Excite the Senses
Classical concertos are a great entry point for beginners. High-flying, exciting, virtuosic, they are often a pinnacle of solo performance.
Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2024 Season
Another packed summer of live music awaits.
In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2023
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
New Year’s Songs Around the World
From Bulgaria to Denmark, some of our most beloved — and unique — traditions come when it's time to welcome the New Year!
