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New Releases May 13: Dreams, Skies, Fantasies

A particularly evocative group of releases this week features tributes to the night sky (and British women composers), dearly beloved family members, opera fantasies, and dreams. Plus, surveys of music by Johannes Brahms and Errollyn Wallen.

Portrait of Johannes Brahms with text: Classical Music you Probably Know (but can't name)

Adela SkowronskiJune 29, 2023

Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2

Associated PressJune 29, 2023

Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven

Associated PressJune 23, 2023

Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life

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Chopin’s Top 10 Works

WFMTJune 18, 2024

Though his life was short, Frédéric Chopin's prolific output lives on, inspiring listeners and artists like few others.

Trombone Shorty rests his instrument on a car with a colorful mural in the background

Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2024

Keegan MorrisJune 14, 2024

Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

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Black and white photo: Lois Baum sits at the console in a radio control room.

Key WFMT Producer, Host, Programmer Lois Baum Has Died, 87

WFMTJune 20, 2023

Lois Baum’s long and illustrious time with WFMT began in 1964.

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Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 1

Adela SkowronskiJune 15, 2023

Classical music can be nigh on impossible to find unless you know exactly what you're looking for. Let us help!

Brian Hong and Alexander Hersh perform at Guarneri Hall

Classical Music in the Loop as Guarneri Hall Announces 5th Anniversary Season

Keegan MorrisJune 15, 2023

Over six programs, Guarneri will present wide-ranging explorations of chamber music repertoire.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff