CSO’s 90th Ravinia Residency Anchors 2026 Season
The Ravinia Festival's 2026 season coincides with several milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency.
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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!
Music of the Baroque Pays Tribute to Its Past, Chicago in Windy City Program
"I’ve been with this group now for over 20 years. It is glorious."
Grammy 2024 Nominees Announced
Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!
Playlist: Classical Music for Reading
Whether you're poring over a biography, traversing a novel, or perhaps writing something yourself, WFMT’s reading playlist is made to help you relax, focus, and get lost in literature.
6 Studs Terkel Conversations With Native American Artists, Scholars, and Activists
Studs Terkel was committed to evolving, expanding, and examining our conception of who made up the USA.
