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Playlist: Relaxing Classical Music for Calm and Wonder

For so many of us, WFMT is a reliable source of relaxation. But what if we could bring you more relaxation?

Keegan Morris | July 11, 2019

Violinist Aaron Rosand dies at 92

Daniel Goldberg | July 10, 2019

Playlist: Fretless and Linear — How Classical Violin Shaped Andrew Bird’s Sound

Becky Nystedt | July 9, 2019

Playlist: Classical Cats, Selections Inspired by Feline Friends

Seeing Double: Cellist And ‘Twin’ Perform Duet

Christian Thorsberg | July 24, 2020

Andrea Casarrubios and her 'twin' put a new spin on a summer of virtual performances.

Quiz: Can You Name These Unusual Instruments?

Candice Agree | July 24, 2020

Test your knowledge of early music by seeing if you can name these predecessors of our modern instruments.

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Celebrate Independence Day with WFMT!

WFMT | July 3, 2019

This Independence Day, WFMT will share rousing and patriotic classical works for the whole day — here are some highlights that you won't want to miss.At noon, Music in Chicago shares a recent Elgin Symphony Orchestra performance of "Hoe-Down" from Copland's Rodeo Starting at 1:00 pm, we'll share another Copland masterwork: Appalachian Spring. You'll also hear Gottschalk's The Union, "America" ...

Grant Park Music Festival Chorus Director Christopher Bell’s Top 5 Independence Day Outfits

WFMT | July 2, 2019

Each year, Christopher Bell conducts the Grant Park Music Festival's Independence Day Salute, and each year, he finds a way to wow us with an extraordinary new star-spangled outfit.

Pianist Radu Lupu Retires

Candice Agree | June 28, 2019

Pianist Radu Lupu has decided to retire from the concert stage at the end of the 2018-19 season, a statement from his agent announced.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff