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Pride Concerts in Chicago

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago and in the arts with this diverse lineup of concerts, events, shows, and more!

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Oliver CamachoJune 16, 2026

New Releases June 16: Chicago Symphony Brass, Gesualdo Six, and more
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Oliver CamachoJune 9, 2026

New Releases June 9: Chicago Guests
Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2026

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more
Oliver CamachoJune 2, 2026
A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.

Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis
Adela SkowronskiMay 28, 2026
Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.

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Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)
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Playlist: Beethoven For Bad Days
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Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025
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New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more
Adela SkowronskiMay 26, 2026
Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.

New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more
Adela SkowronskiMay 19, 2026
The first release from Grant Park Orchestra in 15 years, plus new music from Behzod Abduraimov, Idith Meshulam Korman, and more.

Nova Linea Musica Announces 2026-27 Season
Adela SkowronskiMay 18, 2026
Nine world premieres, a new short film, and the 90th birthday celebration of Philip Glass.
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