New Releases Mar 17: Hello, Goodbye
The final album by British legend Dame Imogen Cooper alongside debuts by rising stars.
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Playlist: Jazz Takes on Classical Greats
The special bond between jazz and classical is growing closer by the day. So let's appreciate these incredible renditions of timeless classical favorites!
Third Coast Baroque Announces Closure
The Chicago early-music ensemble faced diminishing audience sizes and reduced grant funding possibilities after years of concert disruptions by COVID-19.
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.”
