Stories

Mei-Ann Chen in action — the conductor's motion is both sharp and blurry in an evocative portrait

AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts

Radio highlights and local events that honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.

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

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2025

200 Years of Strauss Junior

Adela SkowronskiOctober 21, 2025

New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2025

New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists

The Vienna Philharmonic performing its customary New Year's Day Concert in a dazzlingly adorned concert hall

New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 13, 2026

Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year's Day Concert in Vienna.

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.

Playlists

Playlist: 12 Clara Schumann Pieces You Should Know

Playlist: Piano Études for Your Back to School Studies

Playlist: Classical Music From Composers’ School Days

Playlist: 5 Salieri Operas You Should Know

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New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 30, 2025

The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.

New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 23, 2025

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

Longtime Chicago Arts Leader Bruce Sagan Dies at 96

Matt MastersonSeptember 22, 2025

The former journalist, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden in 2024 for his contributions as an arts leader in Chicago, died at his home Sunday following a brief battle with cancer.

Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis