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New Releases October 19: Contemporary Compositions

World premiere recordings from composer-performers Alexis Ffrench, Max Richter,  and the American chamber choir Ensemble Altera, plus collections of other fresh new works.

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Adela SkowronskiOctober 13, 2026

New Releases October 13: Women in Classical Music
Adela SkowronskiOctober 6, 2026

New Releases October 6: Himari, Trifonov, and more
Adela SkowronskiOctober 5, 2026

Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice

New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 29, 2026
Albums dedicated to the music of famous composers, and a new release to whet our appetite for Jeanine De Bique’s return to Chicago.

Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 26, 2026
The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.

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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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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Dramatic History
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 24, 2026
Phillip Huscher's new book "Passing the Baton" tells the story from the orchestra's founding 135 years ago to the appointment of its youngest music director ever, who officially takes over in 2027.
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New Releases September 22: I Fagiolini, Sol Gabetta, and more
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 22, 2026
Ensembles specializing in historical performance practice, plus two albums featuring premiere recordings by living composers.

Composers from A to Z
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 16, 2026
Whether you’re just beginning to explore classical music or have spent years immersed in the repertoire, there’s someone here to discover – or rediscover.
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