New Releases Jan. 21: Rufus Wainwright, Virtuosity, and Venice

A release from daring Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima mines the cultural crossroads that is Venice; a deep-dive into Fauré; a generation-spanning look at quartet repertoire; virtuosic contemporary compositions, and more.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s playlist.

Classical Music Customs Explained

When to clap, when not to clap, and more classical music conventions, demystified and decoded.

Grant Park Music Festival 2025 Season: Guerrero Era Begins

Marking the free classical music festival's first season led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero.

In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2024

WFMT remembers those who died in 2024: those we know from our community and those we never met, but who spoke to us through their work.
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