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Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

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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
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Adela SkowronskiAugust 20, 2025

Cultural Crossovers: Different Musical Traditions Reimagine Classical
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New Releases Dec 9: The Approaching Holidays
Adela SkowronskiDecember 9, 2025
A monumental box set marking the 400th anniversary of Louis Couperin and a set of new holiday albums.

New Releases Dec 2: International Chopin Festival Winner
Adela SkowronskiDecember 1, 2025
Uncovering some hidden gems of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Welsh composer Grace Williams, and more.

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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.
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New Releases Aug. 12: Birds and Waves
Keegan MorrisAugust 12, 2025
Mandolin music of Italy, Iberia, and the Black Sea in Song of the Birds, and orchestral music by women composers in Breaking Waves. And albums focusing on works by Florence Price, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georg Philipp Telemann.
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