New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more
Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.
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Playlist: Gratitude and Giving Thanks
Works by composers for the people and places that shaped them – music filled with warmth, reflection, and appreciation.
New Releases Nov. 25: Works to Cherish
Uncovering some hidden gems of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Welsh composer Grace Williams, and more.
Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2025: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more
From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with music to suit every palate.
Holiday Programming on WFMT 2025
The winter holidays are right around the corner, and WFMT has a feast of musical offerings to make the season bright!
New Releases Nov. 18: With Voices Raised
Configurations that shine a spotlight on the human voice: from Mahler's "Symphony of a Thousand", to new arragements of spirituals.
Recreating Music of the American Revolution
“Music is central to filmmaking,” Burns told WFMT. Rather than squeezing the music in after the film has been edited and reached a near-final form, they incorporate the soundtrack early on in the editing process.
New Releases Nov. 11: Cello Celebration
Cellists are featured on four of this week's new releases, which includes a brand new compilation by Gautier Capuçon.
Live Results: Grammy Awards 2026
Chicago artists Mavis Staples, Third Coast Percussion, and Shawn E. Okpebholo are counted among this year's nominees.
Fiesta! Host Elbio Barilari to be Honored by the International Latino Cultural Center
WFMT’s Elbio Barilari, longtime host of the station’s Sunday evening series Fiesta!, will be among the Community Champions honored at the International Latino Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary gala.
New Releases Nov. 4: Women’s Voices
Karina Canellakis continues her collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Altera's arranges Christmas music for women's voices, and more.
