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Julian Rhee smiles wearing red eyeglasses and black tee shirt swhile holding a violin

Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners

Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.

Lisa FlynnApril 6, 2020

E-Thereal: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Performs ‘Lux Aurumque’

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2020

WFMT and CSO Partner for New Broadcast and Streaming Series Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2020

With Opera Houses Closed, Soprano Sings for Her Alpacas

In Their Own Words: Inspiring Quotes From Classical Artists, Members of the Arts Community, and Colleagues Who Died in 2021

Candice AgreeDecember 29, 2021

As we reflect on the year gone by, Classical WFMT salutes the contributions of members of the arts community who died this past year.

Video: Hear Rare, Baroque-Era Mexican Christmas Carols

Keegan MorrisDecember 25, 2021

The Christmas season is one replete with great Baroque music: think Handel's Messiah, Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and more! But what about music from other parts of the world?

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Soothe Your Soul with the Chicago Harp Quartet [Video]

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2020

There's nothing quite like harp music. Now more than ever, the Chicago Harp Quartet's lush, dulcet tones offer an opportunity to slow down, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki dies at 86

Associated PressMarch 30, 2020

One of the world’s most popular contemporary classical music composers, whose works have featured in Hollywood films like The Shining and Shutter Island, has died.

Update: Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says