Family Gatherings
Bring the family together to give thanks, and maybe give them some grace. Reflections on Native American Heritage Month.
Lee Murdock & The Dock Wallopers Live from Hinsdale
The beloved ballad of The Christmas Ship forms the “anchor” for this holiday concert.
Music of the Baroque: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Dame Jane Glover leads the Music of the Baroque chorus and orchestra with tenor Gwilym Bowen, soprano Yulia Van Doren, mezzo-soprano Emily Fons, and bass-baritone Michael Sumuel.
Music of the Baroque at the National Museum of Mexican Art
Live from Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.
Music of the Baroque at the National Museum of Mexican Art (Encore)
An encore presentation of today's live broadcast from Pilsen.
Holidays with Cantus: A Live from WFMT Special
The gentlemen of Cantus share a warm and inviting mix of music for the holidays.
Christmas Memories (12/22/1961)
This holiday time capsule, comprising a compendium of voices and memories of childhood Christmases, is a perennial favorite.
Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Celtic Quartet from the Archives
It was a solstice soiree at Acoustic Renaissance in 2022 when Jennifer Cutting brought the holly-decked Ocean Celtic Quartet to perform live on Folkstage.
Christmas Music
Choral and organ music to celebrate the arrival of the Christ Child.
Apollo’s Fire: Handel’s Messiah
Jeannette Sorrell leads a stylish performance featuring sopranos Sonya Headlam and Erica Schuller, mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, tenor Steven Caldicott, and baritone Edward Vogel. Recorded live in concert.
Apollo’s Fire: Handel’s Messiah
An encore presentation of a stylish performance recorded live in concert.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Live
A beloved Christmas Eve tradition, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols sets a tone for Christmas Eve both contemplative and celebratory.
The 2024 St. Olaf Christmas Festival
A cherished holiday tradition.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Encore Presentation
Enjoy an encore presentation of this Christmas Eve tradition, broadcast live from the Chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England, earlier today.
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
A concert performance of the complete ballet by the French National Orchestra.
Miracle of Miracles: Music for Hanukkah
The vocal ensemble Chicago a cappella highlights the creativity and vitality of American Jewish musical traditions.
Music of the Baroque: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
An encore presentation of the performance led by Dame Jane Glover with soloists Yulia Van Doren, Emily Fons, Gwilym Bowen, Michael Sumuel.
New Year’s Steve – Two! Live from WFMT
Megon McDonough, Chris Walz, Don Stiernberg, Marc Edelstein and Daniel Nahmod gather to honor “Chicago Shorty” singing songs by Steve Goodman and his friends.
New Year’s Eve with WFMT
Ring in the New Year with your favorite WFMT hosts.
Born To Live (07/06/1962)
A longtime WFMT New Year's broadcast tradition.