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VIDEO: Brand New Mozart Piece on Period Instruments

Researchers made worldwide headlines in September when they unearthed a new piece by Mozart. Hear the midwest premiere (and the first US performances on period instruments) given in WFMT’s own studio.

Associated PressJune 1, 2021

Religious leaders, artists honor George Floyd in concert

WFMTJune 1, 2021

LGBTQ Pride Month 2021 on WFMT

WFMTMay 31, 2021

Memorial Day 2021 on WFMT

2023 Grammy Nominees Announced: Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack, and More

WFMTNovember 15, 2022

The Recording Academy announced its 2023 Grammy nominations on November 15, 2022.

Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says

Associated PressNovember 14, 2022

The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak.”

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Duain Wolfe of Chicago Symphony Chorus to Retire; WFMT GM Reflects on 25+ Years of Excellence

George PrestonMay 25, 2021

WFMT general manager George Preston shares his thoughts on the announcement that Duain Wolfe will retire as director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.

The Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park

Live Music is Back For 2021… Here’s Everything We Know.

WFMTMay 24, 2021

After a long year away, live music is returning to the Chicago area. So watch this space, where we'll collect all the new season announcements that you won't want to miss!

Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute

Associated PressMay 24, 2021

This year's Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it's "the capper on my career."

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff