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American Flag in the sky, during the golden hour sun set

Independence Day Highlights on WFMT

All day long on July 4, WFMT will celebrate Independence Day. Here are some of the highlight performances and recordings!

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

WFMTFebruary 5, 2024

Vote for Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

Black and white photo portrait of Don Tait

Julia MaishFebruary 4, 2024

Remembering Don Tait

white outline of grammophone over patchy purple blue gradient background

WFMTFebruary 3, 2024

Follow Live: Grammy 2024 Winners

Chicago Sinfonietta Names Viral Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Artist-in-Residence

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

"Dilla" has made a name for himself with his engaging content about his hometown — exemplified by his unofficial motto: “everything dope about America comes from Chicago.”

President Biden Awards Chicago Arts, Journalism Champion Bruce Sagan the National Medal of the Arts

Keegan MorrisNovember 5, 2024

In his acceptance statement, Sagan reflected on the critical role of the arts “to the quality of life in our complex changing world,” as they serve to “both entertain us and educate us.”

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Marin Alsop-led Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Names Winners

Keegan MorrisJanuary 31, 2024

The recipient joins a respected roster of fellowship winners, including Karina Canellakis, Mei-Ann Chen, Jeri Lynne Johnson, and Valentina Peleggi.

Jazzmeia Horn, wearing a flowery headdress and a bright orange-red dress, stands in front of a tree trunk

Musical Events for Black History Month