Stories

Meet John Clare, WFMT’s New Morning Host

Ahead of his debut as WFMT’s Morning Music host, WFMT spoke with John Clare to welcome him to Chicago airwaves and introduce him to listeners.

New Releases Jan. 21: Rufus Wainwright, Virtuosity, and Venice

A release from daring Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima mines the cultural crossroads that is Venice; a deep-dive into Fauré; a generation-spanning look at quartet repertoire; virtuosic contemporary compositions, and more.

Dance Acts Star in Auditorium 2024–25 Season

The Loop's “theatre for the people” presents music and dance titles from October to May.

15 Books About Music For the Young & Young at Heart

Every library could use more books! Here are our top books about music for the young and the young at heart.

Opera Fest of Chicago Returns for Summer Italian Works

The festival, which is dedicated to presenting seldom-performed Italian opera titles, shares a two-program slate in June and July.