Stories

Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi’s own.

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 3, 2025

New Releases Sept. 2: Ancient Letters and Songs

Adela SkowronskiAugust 26, 2025

New Releases Aug. 26: Beethoven for Three, Shostakovich Symphonies

Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2025

Slushies and Sonatas: Chicago’s Newest Classical Venue Arrives

Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement

Adela SkowronskiNovember 26, 2025

The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.

Playlist: Gratitude and Giving Thanks

Adela SkowronskiNovember 25, 2025

Works by composers for the people and places that shaped them – music filled with warmth, reflection, and appreciation.

Playlists

Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music to Help You Spring into Spring

Playlist: The Voyager Golden Record — The True Story Behind Earth’s Greatest Hits

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Playlist: Meet John Field, the Irish Composer Who Invented the Nocturne

Playlist: Hate Valentine’s Day? This Is the Classical Music for You!

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WFMT Recommends Books for Music Lovers

Adela SkowronskiAugust 18, 2025

Nothing gets you more excited about reading than a truly great book, so we asked our staff members what musical books they have recently loved!

Announcing the 2025 Ravinia Festival Broadcasts

Keegan MorrisAugust 16, 2025

WFMT's series of concerts from Ravinia Festival returns on Sunday, August 31 at 3:00 pm for a 10-week lineup of wonderful chamber recitals.

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Playlist: Music for Children and Parents to Enjoy Together

Katherine Buzard

Pull up a comfy chair and take a listen with the whole family.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff