Stories

Chicago Sinfonietta Pauses All Programming

In a statement on their website, Chicago Sinfonietta cites a lack of return to pre-pandemic audience revenue as the main driver behind their suspension.

Associated PressOctober 29, 2025

Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2025

New Releases Oct. 28: A Potpourri of Folk and Classical

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2025

American Takes Top Prize at International Chopin Piano Competition

5 Questions with Sidney P. Jackson, Jr.

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 17, 2026

The new President of Chicago Sinfonietta reflects on his move to the city and his visions for the future.

Chicago Opera Theater Revives Banned Opera

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 16, 2026

Kurt Weill's final work in Germany was banned shortly after its premiere. Now, 93 years later, Chicago Opera Theater is bringing Der Silbersee: Ein Wintermärchen to Chicago audiences for the first time.

Playlists

Playlist: Pacifism in Classical Music

Playlist: What Makes a Verdi Baritone? Sherrill Milnes and Quinn Kelsey Explain

Playlist: 10 Jazzed Up Versions of Chopin Classics

Playlist: Classical Music for an Abundant Autumn, Selected by WFMT

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New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2025

Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.

Reginald Mobley in performance waering tuxedo, holding music at waist

New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 7, 2025

Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

Adela SkowronskiOctober 2, 2025

The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.

Ravinia Festival 2026