11:00 pm – One of the great operatic voices of the late 20th and early 21st century was Studs Terkel’s guest in 1996.
7:00 pm – A mix of arias, overtures, barcarolles, and other melodic delights inspired by President Eisenhower’s famous remark.
From Oscar Peterson to Esperanza Spalding, these musicians are among the many who crossed between jazz and classical music.
New Releases February 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more
Brand new recordings, including music about resistance.
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Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection
Even as new genres find their place on Olympic ice, the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Stravinsky continue to play alongside the athletes.
Chicago Celebrates the Year of the Horse
Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.
Dee Alexander Among 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows
On February 17, 2026, the Mellon Foundation announced its 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows: a prestigious distinction honoring lifetime achievements of the world’s top 12 jazz artists.
New Releases Feb 17: Exciting Chamber Works
Contemporary composers explore textures that can only be achieved with small ensembles.
New Releases Feb 10: Revisiting
Albums that renew music of the past, from the practice of compline to one of the oldest operas by a Black American composer.
2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations
Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.
Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics
Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.
New Releases Feb 3: Music by the Sea
New music from a few countries by the water – Estonia, Latvia, and the British Isles – is added to WFMT’s music library. From elsewhere in Europe, Collegium 1704 and Collegium Vocale 1704 present new works of Jan Dismas Zelenka, a composer born in Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic). Plus, two celebrated pianists dedicate their latest recordings to women composers and ...
New Releases Jan 27: World Premieres
Pianist-composer Hayato Sumino, violinist Linda Hedlund, and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato with Time for Three present world premieres.
New Releases Jan 19: Great Pianists
Some of today's leading pianists present their signature works, and a tribute to a legendary jazz artist.
