11pm: A 1993 conversation with the legendary actor, who died in 2024.
Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Barenboim, 82, writes, “I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as my health permits.”
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Classical Music Power Couples
From starting their own charities to writing operas together, discover some of classical music's most prolific couples!
An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a time
Bach's organ works make heavy use of pedals and complex structures. Few organists perform the composer's complete organ works, given the difficulty and quantity of the music.
New Releases Feb. 4: Crossovers, Obscurities, Early Music, and Ecology
A well-rounded, eclectic crop of new releases.
Black History Month 2025: Music and Performing Arts Events in the Chicago Area
Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry. Check out these events to take part in the celebrations!
Live Results: Grammy Winners
Sunday, February 2, 2025, is the year's biggest night for music. Peruse the classical, jazz, contemporary, folk, screen, and stage nominees, and see the winners as they're announced!
Playlist: Music for Piano Four Hands
Any chamber music demands a deceptive level of coordination and mastery. But what about when two artists are playing the same instrument, side-by-side?
New Releases Jan. 28: Composer Focuses and Music of the Philippines
New recordings explore the music of Maurice Ravel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claude Debussy. And a recording by Filipino-American artist Norman Menzales, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist, shares musical treasures from the Philippines.
Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems
Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chicago Lunar New Year Events
Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.
Meet John Clare, WFMT’s New Morning Host
Ahead of his debut as WFMT’s Morning Music host, WFMT spoke with John Clare to welcome him to Chicago airwaves and introduce him to listeners.