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Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

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Keegan MorrisJuly 29, 2025

New Releases Jul. 29: Sax Phenom Jess Gillam & Shakespeare

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Associated PressJuly 28, 2025

Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97

Katherine Buzard

Music Inspired by Greek Mythology

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Live Results: Grammy Awards 2026

Adela SkowronskiNovember 10, 2025

Chicago artists Mavis Staples, Third Coast Percussion, and Shawn E. Okpebholo are counted among this year's nominees.

Fiesta! Host Elbio Barilari to be Honored by the International Latino Cultural Center

WFMTNovember 6, 2025

WFMT’s Elbio Barilari, longtime host of the station’s Sunday evening series Fiesta!, will be among the Community Champions honored at the International Latino Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary gala.

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A Fond Farewell to Kerry Frumkin: A Vital Voice for WFMT

Keegan MorrisJuly 18, 2025

“Music was always my love. And if I wasn’t going to be able to make music myself, I was going to make sure to be a good and informed listener. The importance was being able to share what I love with other people.”

New Releases Jul. 15: Handel, France, Ellis Island, Elsa Barraine

Keegan MorrisJuly 15, 2025

Two pairs of albums showcase music by George Frideric Handel and works by French composers. Plus, a solo album exploring Hungarian and American music, and a record dedicated to a lesser known 20th-century woman composer.

Playlist: Classical Accordion

Keegan MorrisJuly 11, 2025

Though often overlooked in classical circles, the accordion boasts a vibrant repertoire, from dazzling arrangements of beloved works to original showpieces that highlight its virtuosic potential.

WFMT Membership Drive