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Playlist: Pacifism in Classical Music

Listening to classical music can provide a general sense of peace and tranquility, but many great works promote pacifism as their central theme.

The Film Score: Music for Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, WFMT is re-airing this program of music composed for war films with Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.

Video: Ailyn Pérez performs LIVE at WFMT

Internationally acclaimed soprano Ailyn Pérez visited the WFMT studios to share "The Jewel Song" from Gounod's "Faust" as well as one of her favorite songs by composer María Grever, "Júrame."

VIDEO | Bagpipes 101 with Dave Johnston

Did you know that bagpipes aren’t from Ireland or Scotland, but the Middle East? Discover more about this fascinating instrument with piper Dave Johnston.

Ravinia announces 2018 festival season of music and more

Highlighting Ravinia 2018 is a celebration of the Leonard Bernstein centennial, being organized by the festival’s first-ever artistic curator, conductor, and former Bernstein student Marin Alsop.