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Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

WFMTNovember 24, 2025

Holiday Programming on WFMT 2025

Adela SkowronskiNovember 18, 2025

New Releases Nov. 18: With Voices Raised

WFMTNovember 14, 2025

Recreating Music of the American Revolution

New Releases Jan 27: World Premieres

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 27, 2026

Pianist-composer Hayato Sumino, violinist Linda Hedlund, and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato with Time for Three present world premieres.

New Releases Jan 19: Great Pianists

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 20, 2026

Some of today's leading pianists present their signature works, and a tribute to a legendary jazz artist.

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

WFMTNovember 6, 2025

WFMT’s Elbio Barilari, longtime host of the station’s Sunday evening series Fiesta!, will be among the Community Champions honored at the International Latino Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary gala.

New Releases Nov. 4: Women’s Voices

Adela SkowronskiNovember 4, 2025

Karina Canellakis continues her collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Altera's arranges Christmas music for women's voices, and more.

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

Associated PressNovember 3, 2025

The healing power of song may sound intuitive given music’s deep roots in human culture. But the science of whether and how music dulls acute and chronic pain — technically called music-induced analgesia — is just catching up.

Mornings with Jan Weller