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New Releases November 3: Britten, Haydn, and Still

A double dose of Benjamin Britten, plus new recordings by the National Symphony Orchestra, Basel Chamber Orchestra, and more.

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Adela SkowronskiOctober 27, 2026

New Releases October 26: Chicago Sounds
Adela SkowronskiOctober 20, 2026

New Releases October 19: Contemporary Compositions
Adela SkowronskiOctober 13, 2026

New Releases October 13: Women in Classical Music

New Releases October 6: Himari, Trifonov, and more
Adela SkowronskiOctober 6, 2026
An exploration into Latin American piano music, a prodigy's debut album, a three-CD Beethoven set, and more of the latest from the classical music world.

Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice
Adela SkowronskiOctober 5, 2026
The rising star discusses the influence of Heifetz in her own life, the importance of having a musical idol, and more.

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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
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New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 29, 2026
Albums dedicated to the music of famous composers, and a new release to whet our appetite for Jeanine De Bique’s return to Chicago.

Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 26, 2026
The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Dramatic History
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 24, 2026
Phillip Huscher's new book "Passing the Baton" tells the story from the orchestra's founding 135 years ago to the appointment of its youngest music director ever, who officially takes over in 2027.
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