10:00 pm – Harpsichordist Christophe Rousset performs selections from Couperin’s L’Art de toucher le clavecin, written for illustrious members of the French court.
7:00 pm – A little quip from President Eisenhower sparked this mix of arias, overtures, barcarolles, and other delights that deserve more airtime.
Women’s History Month Highlights on WFMT
March music highlights to honor Women's History Month.
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New Releases Mar. 3: Melodies from Eastern Europe
Albums honoring Slavic composers, plus brand new recordings from Olivia Belli and Sonia Wieder-Atherton.
Music of the Baroque Announces 2026-27 Season
The season features pianist Dame Imogene Cooper's final Chicago performance and a collaboration with Concert Theater Works.
New Releases Feb. 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more
Brand new recordings, including music about resistance.
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.
