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Chopin in the City Fest Celebrates Ninth Year

Classical and jazz interpretations, artmaking listening parties, and other innovative programming awaits.

Associated PressMarch 23, 2022

Opera film ‘Soldier Songs’ about war trauma heads to Grammys

Associated PressMarch 23, 2022

Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

pianist Noah Kim onstage at symphony center

Robbie EllisMarch 22, 2022

15-Year-Old Pianist Noah Kim’s Saint-Saëns Wins Him the 2022 CSO Young Artists Competition

Classical Music-Loving Animals to Bring a Smile to Your Face

Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2023

Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.

Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24

Keegan MorrisAugust 22, 2023

The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.

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Watch WFMT Classical Conversations: Benjamin Franklin and Music

WFMTMarch 21, 2022

In connection with Ken Burns’ newest documentary, WFMT interviews Ellen Cohn, editor-in-chief of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin and actor and historian Mitchell Kramer, who has been portraying Franklin for more than a decade.