Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics
Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.
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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.
Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023
Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.
Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.
Chicago Holiday Arts Calendar: Enchanting Concerts, Events, Spectacles, and more!
As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago's most enticing holiday offerings!
Legend of Zelda and the (re)birth of the Ocarina
How video games repopularized an obscure wind instrument!


















