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Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.

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Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

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Associated PressJune 18, 2025

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

New Releases Sept. 2: Ancient Letters and Songs

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 3, 2025

A through line of native roots weaves through many of this week's releases, from African instruments in Latin America, to works inspired by 1,700 year-old letters from the Silk Road. Plus, the long-awaited debut concerto by Abel Selaocoe.

New Releases Aug. 26: Beethoven for Three, Shostakovich Symphonies

Adela SkowronskiAugust 26, 2025

The fourth installment in the beloved Beethoven for Three series by Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax, with a glimpse into the rarely heard works of Beethoven's contemporary Helene Liebmann. Plus, Joyce DiDonato as Dido, early student works by Shostakovich, and a composer who Paul Hindemith described as “the last giant of music."

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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Juneteenth Events and Performances 2025

Adela SkowronskiJune 16, 2025

Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago this year include parades, historic walks, music concerts and more!

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Brass

Katherine BuzardJune 12, 2025

The oldest surviving metal trumpets, constructed of silver and copper, were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. So how did we get to today's lineup?

Video: 5 Questions with Giancarlo Guerrero

WFMTJune 11, 2025

The Nicaragua-born Costa Rican conductor visited WFMT to preview the upcoming Grant Park season, discuss his favorite summertime activities, and more.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree