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Heaven and Earth: Music of the Baroque Announces 2023-24 Season

Boasting banner works like the Mozart Requiem and Bach’s St. John Passion, the season will feature eight programs performed at venues in and around Chicago.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 28, 2018

One of Senator McCain’s last requests was for soprano Renée Fleming to sing at his memorial. She agreed.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 28, 2018

Can classical music make you smarter?

Accomplished Chicago saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell (Photo: Elvira Faltermeier)

Keegan MorrisAugust 27, 2018

Chicago’s top classical, jazz, and hip hop artists gather for a night of musical improvisation

CSO Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season

WFMTMay 8, 2020

The CSO’s season was set to continue through June 27 and include a two-week residency with music director Riccardo Muti. Per the statement, the CSO is working to reschedule canceled programs in future seasons.

Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT

Becky NystedtMay 5, 2020

As we’ve turned couches and kitchen tables into our new offices, our furry, feathered, scaly, plant-y and all other non-human friends have been pleased to become our new office assistants. Meet some of WFMT’s new work-from-home teammates.

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