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New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers

Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.

Man in suit holds trumpet and stares at camera

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

closeup of Jaws poster features woman swimming in open water... with shark lurking below

Associated PressJune 18, 2025

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 30, 2025

The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.

New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 23, 2025

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

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Juneteenth Events and Performances 2025

Adela SkowronskiJune 16, 2025

Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago this year include parades, historic walks, music concerts and more!

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Brass

Katherine Buzard

The oldest surviving metal trumpets, constructed of silver and copper, were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. So how did we get to today's lineup?

Video: 5 Questions with Giancarlo Guerrero

WFMTJune 11, 2025

The Nicaragua-born Costa Rican conductor visited WFMT to preview the upcoming Grant Park season, discuss his favorite summertime activities, and more.

From National Centre for the Performing Arts