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The Hidden Gems of Maurice Ravel

Among the composer’s lesser known works are pieces inspired by ticking clocks, talking animals, and Madagascar folk songs!

Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2022

Playlist: Classical Workout Music

Associated PressJune 2, 2022

Noseda extends tenure with National Symphony through 2026-27

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

WFMTMay 26, 2022

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

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Playlist: Classical Music for Reading

Adela Skowronski

Whether you're poring over a biography, traversing a novel, or perhaps writing something yourself, WFMT’s reading playlist is made to help you relax, focus, and get lost in literature.

6 Studs Terkel Conversations With Native American Artists, Scholars, and Activists

Keegan MorrisNovember 4, 2023

Studs Terkel was committed to evolving, expanding, and examining our conception of who made up the USA.

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Mason Bates Takes Us Inside the Orchestra, Literally, In New Concerto, Film

George PrestonMay 13, 2022

"One of the great things about the orchestra is that it is always evolving..."

Playlist: Classical Music for Travel

Lisa Flynn

WFMT brings you a "musical getaway," whether you're enjoying the comfort of your cushiest armchair or exploring somewhere new!

Playlist: Classical Coffeeshop

Adela SkowronskiMay 9, 2022

A rich blend of music for calm, conversation, and of course, caffeine.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff