Live from WFMT: Paul and Helen Huang

8:00 pm  – The duo shares selections from their recent album “Mirrors,” recorded in the Levin Studio. Originally broadcast April 24, 2025.

WFMT Orchestra Series: Rachmaninoff and Nico Muhly

10:00 pm  – Eun Sun Kim leads the L.A Philharmonic in the world premiere of Muhly's Concerto Grosso. 

Art Songs for Autumn

Grab a pumpkin spice latte and get cozy with autumnal vocal music in German, French, English, and even Swedish!


New Releases Oct 14: Fresh Twists

Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.

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New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.

New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty

The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.

New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

Longtime Chicago Arts Leader Bruce Sagan Dies at 96

The former journalist, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden in 2024 for his contributions as an arts leader in Chicago, died at his home Sunday following a brief battle with cancer.

New Releases Sept. 16: Spirit of Collaboration

One of classical music's most beloved families reunites for a new album, plus the debut of a new French baroque ensemble on Harmonia Mundi.

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Revival Celebrates Cross-Cultural Collaboration

This weekend, the ensemble celebrates five years with an album reaching across cultural barriers.

Christoph von Dohnányi dies at age 95

“Christoph von Dohnányi was a superb conductor and Music Director, respected the world over,” said President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra André Gremillet in an online statement.

New Releases Sept. 9: Contemplative Collections

New commissions share the bill with larger collections of works, including a box set celebrating Andreas Scholl and a collection of various Finnish composers.

Chicago Master Singers Announces 2025-26 Season

Celebrating 46 years as an ensemble, Chicago Master Singers returns for a new four-program season this fall.

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