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American Takes Top Prize at International Chopin Piano Competition
Eric Lu from Massachusetts is the first American pianist to win the award since Garrick Ohlsson in 1970.
200 Years of Strauss Junior
WFMT hosts weigh in with their thoughts on the "Waltz King" for his 200th birthday.
New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers
Black Moon trio presents works by Indigenous composers, Marin Alsop celebrates music of Anna Clyne, and more.
New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists
Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.
New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists
Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.
Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist
The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.
New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty
The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.
New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home
This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.
Longtime Chicago Arts Leader Bruce Sagan Dies at 96
The former journalist, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden in 2024 for his contributions as an arts leader in Chicago, died at his home Sunday following a brief battle with cancer.
New Releases Sept. 16: Spirit of Collaboration
One of classical music's most beloved families reunites for a new album, plus the debut of a new French baroque ensemble on Harmonia Mundi.
