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Giancarlo Guerrero’s Grant Park: A New Maestro Takes the Baton

“Now that I am artistic director, I get to find excuses to make music with these amazing colleagues. They inspire not only our orchestra, but our audiences.”

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Keegan MorrisJune 30, 2023

Playlist: Loud Classical Music

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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

Playlist: Electrifying Classical Music Fireworks

Robbie EllisJuly 3, 2024

WFMT is bringing you the fire with a curated playlist of pyrotechnic music.

Bella Voce’s ’24–25 Season Charts Vocal Voyages Across Musical Traditions

Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2024

The theme of the season is Odysseys, which is explored in programs throughout the year.

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UChicago Presents Unveils 2023-24 Season

Keegan MorrisJune 21, 2023

Featuring classical, contemporary, jazz, world music, and performing arts events.

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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!

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree