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19 Latin-American Composers You Should Know

From Cuba to Argentina, Uruguay to Mexico, we rounded up a list of phenomenal composers and pieces.


Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season

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.

Don't Miss a Beat

New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more

New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.

Bach in the City Returns for Second Chicago Season

Bach in the City returns for its second season of period instrument concerts at venues across Chicago.

Meet Peter van de Graaff, the New Host of Exploring Music

After spending more than three decades hosting Through the Night on WFMT, Peter van de Graaff begins a new chapter later this month.

New Releases July 28: Personal Identities

From documenting folk traditions to capturing city noises, musicians explore the sounds that make up who they are.

Bill McGlaughlin, Exploring Music Host and Champion of Classical Music, Dies

The Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT's internationally syndicated radio series leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.

New Releases July 21: John Holiday, Nathalie Stutzmann, and more

The debut of an Early Music ensemble, a countertenor finalist on NBC's The Voice, and more from this week's new releases.

New Releases July 14: The 2026 Summer Night Concert and more

Vienna Philharmonic's highly anticipated summer concert is now available alongside other orchestral releases.

New Releases July 7: Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and more

New additions to the pantheon of classical music recordings, from past to present day.

New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more

American music past and present is celebrated across various genres.

Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary

The Grant Park Chorus Director reflects on linguistics, Chicago memories, and a milestone achievement.

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