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New Releases Feb 17: Exciting Chamber Works

Contemporary composers explore textures that can only be achieved with small ensembles.

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Keegan MorrisJuly 2, 2025

Independence Day Highlights on WFMT

Adela SkowronskiJuly 2, 2025

Independence Day Parade Playlist

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Katherine BuzardJuly 2, 2025

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Percussion

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.

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Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest

Adela SkowronskiJune 27, 2025

From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 ...

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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025

Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.

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Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances

Adela SkowronskiJune 23, 2025

The internationally-acclaimed Portuguese pianist released a statement explaining her decision.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree