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New Releases Mar 3: Melodies from Eastern Europe

Albums honoring Slavic composers, plus brand new recordings from Olivia Belli and Sonia Wieder-Atherton.

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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. 30: Bursts of Beauty

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 30, 2025

The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.

New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 23, 2025

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

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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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.

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