Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know
From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.
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Grant Park Music Festival 2025 Season: Guerrero Era Begins
Marking the free classical music festival's first season led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero.
In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2024
WFMT remembers those who died in 2024: those we know from our community and those we never met, but who spoke to us through their work.
Classical Countdown: New Year’s Eve Music to Strike the Perfect Note at Midnight
Curated celebratory classical music, and the exact second to press play so the music crescendos with the changing of the New Year.
7 Works for 7 Principles: Classical Music for Kwanzaa
Music from the 1800s to today to honor each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera ‘Aida’ in a new production
The American soprano, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years.
Hanukkah Musical Traditions Explained by Rabbi Cantor Michael Davis
"The music connects me emotionally to those moments each year."
How Handel’s Messiah Became a Beloved Tradition
Handel's landmark oratorio had its fans when it premiered... so why was it so controversial?
2024’s Best Classical Christmas Albums
From the serene to the upbeat, this stockingful of 2024 Christmas albums will fill your festivities with joy and wonder.
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.
