Stories

Mei-Ann Chen in action — the conductor's motion is both sharp and blurry in an evocative portrait

AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts

Radio highlights and local events that honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.

Keegan MorrisAugust 6, 2025

An Orchestra for the Musicians: Founding Artistic Director on End of Time with Lakeview Orchestra

man in blue suit smiles brilliantly in front of weathered wall

Associated PressAugust 5, 2025

Tenor Piotr Beczała sings different productions of Wagner’s ‘Lohengrin’ 41 hours apart

Adela SkowronskiAugust 5, 2025

CYSO Makes History at Lollapalooza

New Releases Nov. 25: Works to Cherish

Adela SkowronskiNovember 24, 2025

Uncovering some hidden gems of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Welsh composer Grace Williams, and more.

Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2025: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more

Adela SkowronskiNovember 24, 2025

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with music to suit every palate.

Playlists

Playlist: 10 of Former WFMT Music Director Andi Lamoreaux’s Favorite Musical Works

Playlist: 8 Chopin Recordings Every Music Lover Should Own

Playlist: 15 Classical Works to Help You Fall into Fall

Playlist: 10 Lesser-Known Violin Concertos You Should Hear Right Now

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Clayton Stephenson sits with a piano in the background

Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025-26 Season: Ignite

Keegan MorrisAugust 4, 2025

The orchestra — fueled by a mission to make classical music more accessible and diverse — will share five programs between October and May.

Woman in colorful robe and jade colored earrings against stone wall

Russian soprano’s case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed

Associated PressJuly 30, 2025

The Met removed Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.

Man in patterned black and white shirt and white hat plays guitar and sings onstage

In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy