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Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chicago Lunar New Year Events

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

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January 22, 2025

Meet John Clare, WFMT’s New Morning Host
January 21, 2025

New Releases Jan. 21: Rufus Wainwright, Virtuosity, and Venice
Adela SkowronskiJanuary 16, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs
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7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments
Katherine BuzardJanuary 16, 2025
Expanding the orchestra's sonic palette with some truly unorthodox instruments!
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Bach in the City: New Chicago Festival Debuts in March
Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025
The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs
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7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments

Classical Countdown: New Year’s Eve Music to Strike the Perfect Note at Midnight

7 Works for 7 Principles: Classical Music for Kwanzaa
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New Releases Jan. 14: 20th Century Deep Dive, Connection, and Clara Schumann
Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025
The compositions of two historical women composers: Clara Schumann and Ruth Gipps. Plus a survey of 20th century works by violinist Paul Huang, and dazzling male vocal ensemble Cantus.

Real Estate Developer, 47-Year WTTW-WFMT Trustee Daniel Levin, Dies at Age 94
WFMTJanuary 13, 2025
Levin was one of the longest-serving trustees in the history of WTTW-WFMT, serving on the Board of Trustees for more than 47 years and as chair of the WFMT Radio Committee.

Classical Music Customs Explained
Adela SkowronskiJanuary 10, 2025
When to clap, when not to clap, and more classical music conventions, demystified and decoded.
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