Special: Ryan Opera Center Rising Stars in Concert
May 12, 2024, 6:00 pm
A showcase performance by The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 2023/24 Ensemble with the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by Stefano Sarzani.
The Reverón Trio at Music Institute of Chicago
October 4, 2022, 8:00 pm
The Reverón Trio performs at Nichols Concert Hall on behalf of the Music Institute of Chicago. Cellist Horacio Contreras, violinist Simón Gollo, and pianist Ana María Otamendi perform works by Ricardo Lorenz, Manuel Ponce, and Joaquín Turina.
UChicago Presents 2022-23 Season
September 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Season overview with interim executive director Sarah Curran focusing on UChicago Presents’ classical, contemporary, and early music series. The 2022-23 features performances by Myriad Trio, Quatour Diotima, St. Lawrence String Quartet, Sergio and Clarice Assad with Marina Piccinini, pianist David Greilsammer, Blue Heron, The Crossing, and Jupiter. Hosted by Oliver Camacho. Preview an excerpt from Jupiter’s Vivaldi program below.
A Fiesta! Special with Elbio Barilari
September 20, 2022, 8:00 pm
A two-hour Fiesta! special to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Music for Her Majesty: Important Musical Moments in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II of England
September 18, 2022, 3:00 pm
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. In memoriam, we take a look at the royal monarch's life through a musical lens...
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Season Preview
September 13, 2022, 8:00 pm
Milwaukee music director Ken-David Masur: "Themes of new life, fresh air, and earth’s elements are relatable to all of us and connect us to each other."
Apollo’s Fire: Virtuoso Bach & Vivaldi
September 6, 2022, 8:00 pm
Apollo's Fire's concert featuring violinist Francisco Fullana performing music by Bach and Vivaldi.
Childs & Tchaikovsky with GPMF’s Project Inclusion Quartet
July 17, 2022, 2:00 pm
Enjoy an intimate concert featuring members of the Grant Park Orchestra with the Project Inclusion Quartet performing an eclectic program, including an audience favorite by Tchaikovsky and a brand-new work by Billy Childs.
Ravinia Festival CSO Opening Night: Tchaikovsky with Marin Alsop and Stewart Goodyear
July 15, 2022, 8:00 pm
A front row seat to the opening of the CSO’s annual Ravinia Festival summer residency with a live broadcast of music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Perry.
CSO Concert for Chicago
June 27, 2022, 6:30 pm
A live broadcast from Millennium Park for the city, as Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra close out the season with a free concert of music by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.
Lynn Harrell: Songs My Father Taught Me
June 19, 2022, 6:00 pm
The distinguished cellist looks back on his own career and on that of his father, bass-baritone Mack Harrell. A WFMT Radio Network special produced by Louise Frank.
Father’s Day on WFMT
June 19, 2022, 12:00 pm
Celebrate Father’s Day with us! Share your dedications and requests in the form below (include keyword Father’s Day), and our hosts may select them for the air!
Juneteenth with From the Top: The Words and Music of America’s Youth
June 19, 2022, 11:00 am
We meet outstanding young Black musicians performing works by Black composers including music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Sam Cooke, Florence Price, and an exciting new work by a teen composer.
Juneteenth 2022 on WFMT
June 19, 2022, 7:00 am
Join WFMT host LaRob K. Rafael for a morning of music honoring Juneteenth.
Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson
June 14, 2022, 8:00 pm
The world premiere recording of Craig Hella Johnson's work exploring the life, death, and legacy of Matthew Shepard.
Breaking Barriers, a New Series from Ravinia Festival
June 7, 2022, 8:00 pm
Ravinia chief conductor Marin Alsop and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon discuss the festival's new annual series that will celebrate the diverse artists and leaders in classical music.
Music and Conversation with Philip Glass
May 31, 2022, 8:00 pm
Kerry Frumkin speaks with influential American composer Philip Glass about his life in music, where he’s been, and what’s inspired him.
Memorial in Song with John Brancy and Peter Dugan
May 29, 2022, 7:00 pm
A program for Memorial Day to honor those whose lives have been forever changed by war, including songs written by composers and poets who were soldiers themselves.
Music and Conversation with Paul Chihara
May 24, 2022, 8:00 pm
The renowned Japanese-American composer will share his childhood memories from an internment camp in Minidoka, Idaho, and revisit highlights of his 60-year compositional career.
Kababayan: A Celebration of Filipino identity
May 17, 2022, 8:00 pm
Vocal and Filipino music expert Dr. Joseph Legaspi shares a program exploring the traditional Filipino genre of love songs called Kundiman.
Music and Conversation with Avi Avital
May 10, 2022, 8:00 pm
The genre-defying Israeli mandolinist is the most sought-after soloist on his instrument and is also the muse of composers for new works for mandolin.