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Amadeus, Parks Headline Steppenwolf’s 50th Season

A 20th century classic, plus a world premiere and a new-to-Chicago work by leading contemporary playwrights.

Associated PressJune 6, 2022

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

Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2022

Playlist: Classical Workout Music

Associated PressJune 2, 2022

Noseda extends tenure with National Symphony through 2026-27

A group portrait of the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees — Queen Latifah, Barry Gibb, Renée Fleming, Billy Crystal, and Dionne Warwick —alongside US government officials and arts administrators

Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

Associated PressDecember 5, 2023

Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.

Chicago Theatre marquee in snowfall, out of focus string lights

Chicago Holiday Arts Calendar: Enchanting Concerts, Events, Spectacles, and more!

WFMTNovember 30, 2023

As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago's most enticing holiday offerings!

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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.

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!

Music for the Afternoon