Dee Alexander Among 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows
On February 17, 2026, the Mellon Foundation announced its 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows: a prestigious distinction honoring lifetime achievements of the world’s top 12 jazz artists.
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Hilary Hahn receives prestigious Avery Fisher Prize
From her debut — at age 12 — with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Hilary Hahn has become a shining example of what it means to be a 21st century violinist.
Philadelphia Names Marin Alsop Chief Principal Conductor
Marin Alsop, one of the most respected American conductors, gets another appointment.
Playlist: Beginner Concertos to Excite the Senses
Classical concertos are a great entry point for beginners. High-flying, exciting, virtuosic, they are often a pinnacle of solo performance.
90 Years: Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2024 Season
Another packed summer of live music awaits.
In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2023
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
Celebrate New Year’s Songs From Around the World
From Bulgaria to Denmark, some of our most beloved — and unique — traditions come when it's time to welcome the New Year!
Haymarket Unveils 2024 Season
Across three flagship performances, Haymarket continues to plumb the expressive depths of early music repertoire.
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
This year alone, composer and pianist Kris Bowers' credits include “Origin” and “The Color Purple” in addition to “Chevalier,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Haunted Mansion.”
Playlist: Modern Music for Holiday Merriment
From totally fresh arrangements of old tunes to new winter works altogether.
Now Adored, It Took 200 Years for Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to Hit Their Stride. Here’s Why.
A job application, an overwhelmed orchestra, and a remarkable true story behind one of classical music's best loved works.
