Stories

New Releases September 1: Icons and Emerging Artists

Rising stars appear alongside great musical paragons on this week’s musical roundup.

Oliver CamachoAugust 25, 2026

New Releases August 25: Maria Stratigou, Cantus, and more

Oliver CamachoAugust 18, 2026

New Releases August 18: Laura Strickling, Jocelyn Hagen, and more

Oliver CamachoAugust 11, 2026

New Releases August 11: Musical Discoveries

New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more

Oliver CamachoAugust 4, 2026

New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.

Bach in the City Returns for Second Chicago Season

Adela SkowronskiAugust 3, 2026

Bach in the City returns for its second season of period instrument concerts at venues across Chicago.

Playlists

a pair of gold wedding bands rest together on the keys of a piano

Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)

Beethoven looking angry, with ominous raindrops superimposed

Playlist: Beethoven For Bad Days

Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025

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Meet Peter van de Graaff, the New Host of Exploring Music

Adela SkowronskiAugust 3, 2026

After spending more than three decades hosting Through the Night on WFMT, Peter van de Graaff begins a new chapter later this month.

New Releases July 28: Personal Identities

Oliver CamachoJuly 28, 2026

From documenting folk traditions to capturing city noises, musicians explore the sounds that make up who they are.

Bill McGlaughlin, Exploring Music Host and Champion of Classical Music, Dies

WFMTJuly 24, 2026

The Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT's internationally syndicated radio series leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.

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