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Playlist: Feel-Good Classical Music

From the jubilant to the blissful and everything in between, this longform playlist has something for anyone looking for a classical music mood booster.

Joyce Yang poses dramatically with the piano

Keegan MorrisJanuary 10, 2023

Grant Park Music Festival 2023 Season Released

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 4, 2023

Quiz: What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be?

Associated PressDecember 30, 2022

At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

A tall African-American man hugs a shorter African-American woman from behind. The woman is crying. The man is looking off into the distance. They are standing by a white, closed casket with flowers on top.

With Mazzola Extended, Lyric Opera Explores Contrast in 2024–2025 Season

Adela SkowronskiMarch 12, 2024

The season includes 9 programs, including concerts from opera and musical theater royalty.

Amnon Weinstein at work repairing a violin

Violins of Hope Luthier Amnon Weinstein Has Died, Aged 84

Keegan MorrisMarch 8, 2024

The respected Israeli luthier is best known for creating the Violins of Hope project, which restores and tours instruments — particularly violins — of Holocaust victims and survivors.

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Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2022

Lisa FlynnDecember 15, 2022

Christmas is the most musical time of the year, and each December, we look forward to sharing a new assortment of festive holiday albums.

A sunglasses-wearing Santa ponders his list

Quiz: Should These Opera Characters Be on the Naughty or Nice List?

Adela SkowronskiDecember 14, 2022

We’ve made a list, now we’re checking it twice… can you help WFMT find out which of these opera characters can expect a nicely wrapped present... and which ones can expect coal?

Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians begin 1st-ever strike

Associated PressDecember 9, 2022

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ Association began their work stoppage following a day of negotiations with the philharmonic’s management.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree