8:00 pm – The winner of the 2025 Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition makes his Live from WFMT debut, alongside pianist Moriah Trenk, celebrating his Mexican and Bengali heritage.
Weekdays at 7:00 pm – Visiting chamber-music compositions initially written for salon performances.
10:00 pm – Trumpeter Verneri Pohjola performs Kaija Saariaho’s HUSH, commissioned by the L.A Philharmonic.
New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers
Black Moon trio presents works by Indigenous composers, Marin Alsop celebrates music of Anna Clyne, and more.
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New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists
Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.
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.
