Stories

Swan Songs: Classical Music Inspired by Swans

With this wealth of allegorical associations, these elegant creatures have captured composers’ imaginations for centuries.

Keegan MorrisApril 15, 2024

Opera Fest of Chicago Returns for Summer Italian Works

François López-Ferrer poses congenially against a red wall

Keegan MorrisApril 12, 2024

Solti Foundation US Names 2024 Fellow

Stravinsky Top 10: blue portrait of Stravinsky with a 10 and text "top ten" superimposed

WFMTApril 11, 2024

Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

Meet John Clare, WFMT’s New Morning Host

January 22, 2025

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

January 21, 2025

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.

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Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow

Associated PressApril 5, 2024

Jazz improvisation is a favorite vehicle for studies — it is a measurable real-world task that allows for divergent thinking.

Playlist: 14 Works for the Solar Eclipse

WFMTApril 3, 2024

Music to set the stage for a remarkable celestial spectacle.

Photo portrait of new CSO music director Klaus Mäkelä, in a dark blue suit and black shirt, with a half smile

CSO Names Klaus Mäkelä as Music Director

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2024

The new music director designate is just 28 years old. He'll be the youngest in orchestra history when he takes the baton.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree