New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers
Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.
Don't Miss a Beat
Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73
Considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, Hussain's career spanned six decades and featured collaborations with singer-songwriter George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Stormy Weather in Classical Music
Storms capture the human imagination, inspiring awe and fear in equal measure.
Haymarket Opera Company Announces 2025 season
The 2025 season will run from March to October and feature an oratorio and three operas.
From Bach to Beyoncé, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
“A lot of young people feel like it’s not cool to carry a violin down the street. But, when you play the violin well with other kids who are like you, social acceptance begins to emerge."
8 Musical Side Dishes
Equally satisfying as the main course, these shorter works can round out your musical diet with different textures, flavors, and colors.
Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2024: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more
From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with a wide range of merriment.
Holiday Programming on WFMT 2024
The winter holidays are right around the corner, and WFMT has a feast of musical offerings to make the season bright!
Right Place, Wrong Time: Connie Converse 100 Years Later
Revisiting the songwriter who disappeared soon after her 50th birthday.
Unraveling Genius: Capturing Leonardo in Film and Music
Who was the man behind history's most famous "Renaissance Man?"
Ella Jenkins Dies, Age 100
Jenkins, the "First Lady of Children’s Music," died November 9 at a senior facility in Chicago.
