Stories

Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi’s own.

WFMTNovember 6, 2025

Fiesta! Host Elbio Barilari to be Honored by the International Latino Cultural Center

Adela SkowronskiNovember 4, 2025

New Releases Nov. 4: Women’s Voices

Associated PressNovember 3, 2025

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening.

the GRant Park Orchestra performs on the striking Pritzker Pavilion stage to a full audience

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2026 Season

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 7, 2026

Chicago's annual, free classical music series will be celebrating multiple anniversaries throughout its 2026 season.

New Releases Jan 5: Formative Melodies

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 6, 2026

Highlighting the early works of a few composers, and musical explorations that continue to inspire.

Playlists

Playlist: This Music Has Kept Joffrey Dancers Active and Inspired in the Pandemic

Black gospel music chorus

Playlist: Celebrating the Blackness and Black Artistry of Gospel Music

classical drinking songs new year

Playlist: Classical Drinking Songs to Ring in the New Year

Playlist: Telling the Painful and Hopeful Story of the Black Community (Staff Spotlight)

American Takes Top Prize at International Chopin Piano Competition

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2025

Eric Lu from Massachusetts is the first American pianist to win the award since Garrick Ohlsson in 1970.

Black and white photograph of Johann Strauss Jr. with imperial beard.

200 Years of Strauss Junior

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2025

WFMT hosts weigh in with their thoughts on the "Waltz King" for his 200th birthday.

New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers

Adela SkowronskiOctober 21, 2025

Black Moon trio presents works by Indigenous composers, Marin Alsop celebrates music of Anna Clyne, and more.