Stories

Nova Linea Musica Announces 2026-27 Season

Nine world premieres, a new short film, and the 90th birthday celebration of Philip Glass.

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2025

New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists

Reginald Mobley in performance waering tuxedo, holding music at waist

Adela SkowronskiOctober 7, 2025

New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 2, 2025

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

New Releases Jan 19: Great Pianists

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 20, 2026

Some of today's leading pianists present their signature works, and a tribute to a legendary jazz artist.

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.

Playlists

Playlist: The Vienna Boys’ Choir Shares their Favorite Christmas Music!

Playlist: Leonard Slatkin’s 10 Forgotten American Masterpieces

Playlist: 10 Latvian Composers You Should Know

Playlist: Classical Saxophone Music You Need to Hear

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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.

New Releases Sept. 16: Spirit of Collaboration

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 16, 2025

One of classical music's most beloved families reunites for a new album, plus the debut of a new French baroque ensemble on Harmonia Mundi.

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Revival Celebrates Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 11, 2025

This weekend, the ensemble celebrates five years with an album reaching across cultural barriers.

WFMT Membership Drive