Stories

New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more

American music past and present is celebrated across various genres.

Christopher Bell

Adela SkowronskiJune 24, 2026

Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary

Oliver CamachoJune 23, 2026

New Releases June 23: Katia & Marielle Labèque, John Williams, and more

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Adela SkowronskiJune 18, 2026

Pride Concerts in Chicago

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass perform onstage

New Releases June 16: Chicago Symphony Brass, Gesualdo Six, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 16, 2026

New orchestral recordings and works by performers who are also composers.

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New Releases June 9: Chicago Guests

Oliver CamachoJune 9, 2026

Rounding up new music from local artists, partners, or artists who regularly perform in Chicago.

Playlists

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Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)

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Playlist: Beethoven For Bad Days

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Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2026

Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.

New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 2, 2026

A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.

Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis

Adela SkowronskiMay 28, 2026

Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.