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Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi’s own.

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Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025

New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

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Adela SkowronskiJune 23, 2025

Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances

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Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

Classical Music’s Greatest Marathons: The Longest Works Ever Composed

Reginald Mobley in performance waering tuxedo, holding music at waist

New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 7, 2025

Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

Adela SkowronskiOctober 2, 2025

The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.

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Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.

Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies, Aged 94

Keegan MorrisJune 17, 2025

The prolific pianist, writer, and composer leaves behind a profound recording catalog and legacy with hundreds of albums released between the 1950s and the 2000s.

New Releases Jun. 17: Clarinet, Richter, Mäkelä, Christie