New Releases Mar. 18: Gut Strings, Marsalis, Sondheim, and Selaocoe
An ambitious and inventive take on Tchaikovsky’s chamber music, a Wynton Marsalis symphony, piano reimaginings of music of Sondheim, and the multifaceted Abel Selaocoe. Plus, selections from contemporary operas without singing, and a vocal exploration on the theme of light.
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Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2017 Season
All Grant Park Music Festival concerts are free. WFMT will have several live broadcasts from the festival, including opening night and the Beethoven Ninth concerts. See a full listing of performances.
Playlist: Classical Music to Accompany Your Hanukkah
Host Maggie Reberg shares the music that's captivated her imagination this Hanukkah.
These Vintage Holiday Ads Are Sure to Make Your Spirits Bright
Go back in time to the early days of WFMT — the '50s and '60s — with a charming look back at some festive Program Guides!
Chicago Composer Brings Recently Restored St. Stanislaus Kostka Church “Out of Darkness into Light”
“Restoration is an act of defiance against decay,” composer William Neil said. His new work, "Out of Darkness into Light," celebrates the restoration of Chicago's historic St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
How Neuroscience Can Help You Sing “High, Loud, Healthy, and Forever”
Many people love to sing. Not everyone can sing well. But what if you could reprogram your brain to help you sing better?
Lyric Opera of Chicago Casts TV and Broadway Stars in Upcoming “My Fair Lady”
Lyric Opera of Chicago's American Musical Initiative has brought four productions to the Civic Opera House. Today, Lyric announced casting for its fifth musical in the series, "My Fair Lady."
The 10 Best Classical Recordings of 2016
Here are 10 albums from 2016 that stood out because of the incredible performances, the repertoire, the historical significance, or all of the above.
WFMT’s Studs Terkel Archive Receives $400,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Between 1952 and 1997, Studs’ radio show on WFMT featured many of the 20th century’s most vibrant artists and thinkers.
How WFMT’s Mission Landed Morning Host Carl Grapentine His Dream Job
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 is WFMT’s 65th birthday! Morning host Carl Grapentine recalls “how WFMT did it" landed him his dream job.
Add ‘The Miracle of Hanukkah’ Opera to Your Holiday Traditions, Now That It’s (Finally) Been Written
"Music and worship started out together..." composer and conductor Victoria Bond explains. "In Jewish worship, prayers are not spoken, they are sung."
