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Chopin’s Top 10 Works

Though his life was short, Frédéric Chopin’s prolific output lives on, inspiring listeners and artists like few others.

Oliver CamachoOctober 7, 2020

An Irrepressible Soprano Takes On an Overlooked Repertoire

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Associated PressOctober 4, 2020

Pandemic help available for Chicago arts, music venues

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 30, 2020

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Well-Tempered Clavier?

the striking Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millennium Park is lit up during a nighttime Grant Park Music Festival performance

Now Announcing: WFMT’s 2022 Grant Park Music Festival Live Broadcasts

WFMTMay 26, 2022

Without the Grant Park Music Festival, summer in Chicago simply wouldn't be ... summer in Chicago.

Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79

Associated PressMay 20, 2022

Vangelis is also remembered for creating the score for Blade Runner.

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Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released

Associated PressSeptember 21, 2020

A forgotten studio recording of the late jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw has been released as part of an effort to preserve jazz history.

Quiz: Can We Guess What Broadway Show You Should Star In?

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 19, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights on the Great White Way? Take this quiz to see if we can guess what Tony Award-winning Broadway musical YOU should star in.

WFMT and CSO Partner for New Series: From the CSO’s Archives: The First 130 Years

Daniel GoldbergSeptember 15, 2020

Today, WFMT and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announce the launch of an exciting new broadcast and streaming series.

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn