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New Releases Mar. 4: Hough, Okpebholo, Schumann, Walton — Plus Soviet Censorship and Latin Rhythms

Album-length explorations of works by Chicago’s Shawn E. Okpebholo, pianist-composer Stephen Hough, as well as the 20th-century master William Walton and Romantic era great Robert Schumann.

Associated PressJune 9, 2022

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year

Alexander Hersh, wearing a dark suit and light shirt, poses with his cello

Keegan MorrisJune 8, 2022

Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute

Associated PressJune 6, 2022

Russian opera ‘Boris Godunov’ to open next La Scala season

Jane Glover conducts Music of the Baroque at Millennium Park, with audience in the background

Music of the Baroque Pays Tribute to Its Past, Chicago in Windy City Program

Keegan MorrisNovember 16, 2023

"I’ve been with this group now for over 20 years. It is glorious."

Grammy 2024 Nominees Announced

WFMTNovember 10, 2023

Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!

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the striking Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millennium Park is lit up during a nighttime Grant Park Music Festival performance

Now Announcing: WFMT’s 2022 Grant Park Music Festival Live Broadcasts

WFMTMay 26, 2022

Without the Grant Park Music Festival, summer in Chicago simply wouldn't be ... summer in Chicago.

Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79

Associated PressMay 20, 2022

Vangelis is also remembered for creating the score for Blade Runner.

Video: WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with the Ryan Opera Center

WFMTMay 13, 2022

On May 10, 2022, WFMT General Manager George Preston welcomed Ryan Opera Center performers Lunga Eric Hallam, tenor, and Chris Reynolds, pianist; along with ROC director Dan Novak, for an hour of conversation and music.

The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer