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Julian Velasco in front of a bright, multicolored wall

Saxophonist Julian Velasco Wins Cedille Records Emerging Artist Competition

This past weekend, WFMT teamed up with Cedille Records to stream the finals of the venerable Chicago label’s first-ever Emerging Artist Competition. Now, a winner has been named…

Kerry Frumkin | September 14, 2018

Sound the Shofar!

Associated Press | September 13, 2018

Poland’s Tomasz Ritter wins Chopin contest on period pianos

Associated Press | September 13, 2018

Russian orchestra hires conductor accused of sexual abuse

From 1-9: Your Guide to Beethoven’s Symphonies

Louise Frank | January 28, 2020

Beginning January 28, WFMT will broadcast Beethoven's nine symphonies on weekdays as the 2:00 pm “Afternoon Masterwork.” The performances feature the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Its founder and conductor, Sir John Elliot Gardiner, shares his guide to these symphonic masterpieces.

2020 Grammys: Nominated Artists Featured on WFMT

Keegan Morris | January 24, 2020

WFMT has been lucky enough to share conversations and interviews with many of the 2020 Grammy-nominated artists. Here are all the features with the conductors, composers, and musicians who have been recognized by the Recording Academy.

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