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Third Coast Percussion poses with percussion instruments and mallets in front of a yellow-green background

Third Coast Percussion 2023-24 Season Released

One of Chicago’s most notable and dynamic ensembles has announced its upcoming season.

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2019

Why Composer and Chicago Children’s Choir Alum Ted Hearne Embraces Politics in His Art

Graham MeyerMarch 29, 2019

How To Land 300-Year-Old Jokes: Tackling Telemann’s Pimpinone

Michael San GabinoMarch 29, 2019

Lang Lang Shares His Wisdom with Music Lovers of All Ages

Meet WFMT’s Newest Voices

Keegan MorrisDecember 3, 2020

Get to know Kristina Lynn and LaRob K. Rafael, who join WFMT's announcing team as fill-in hosts.

Gloria Estefan reveals she caught COVID-19, is now recovered

Associated PressDecember 2, 2020

The Grammy-winning artist said she's since recovered and now has tested negative for COVID-19.

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VIDEO | Award-winning Russian Renaissance shares music for balalaika, domra, and accordion in a WFMT Facebook Live

Keegan MorrisMarch 23, 2019

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, WFMT hosted Russian Renaissance in a Facebook Live from Wheaton College’s Edman Chapel. The versatile quartet, which won the $100,000 Grand Prize at the 2017 M-Prize competition at the University of Michigan, shared music by Zequinha de Abreu, Monti, and Tchaikovsky arranged for balalaika, domra, and accordion. Enjoy their performance below!

Renée Fleming Celebrates 25 Years With Lyric Opera of Chicago

WFMTMarch 22, 2019

The “People’s Diva” first delighted Chicago audiences as she performed the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah in 1993.

Playlist: The Voyager Golden Record — The True Story Behind Earth’s Greatest Hits

Becky NystedtMarch 22, 2019

If given the task to assemble a collection of music that reflects humanity, what would you choose?

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff