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Dee Alexander Among 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows

On February 17, 2026, the Mellon Foundation announced its 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows: a prestigious distinction honoring lifetime achievements of the world’s top 12 jazz artists.

Keegan MorrisMay 27, 2025

Giancarlo Guerrero’s Grant Park: A New Maestro Takes the Baton

Keegan MorrisMay 27, 2025

New Releases May 27: Harp, Oboe, Rachmaninoff

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Associated PressMay 26, 2025

Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

Announcing the 2025 Ravinia Festival Broadcasts

Keegan MorrisAugust 16, 2025

WFMT's series of concerts from Ravinia Festival returns on Sunday, August 31 at 3:00 pm for a 10-week lineup of wonderful chamber recitals.

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Playlist: Music for Children and Parents to Enjoy Together

Katherine Buzard

Pull up a comfy chair and take a listen with the whole family.

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The Evolution of the Orchestra: Woodwinds

Katherine BuzardMay 19, 2025

As we continue our series on the history of the orchestra, let's turn our focus to the woodwind section.

Classical Voyages: Mexico City

WFMTMay 16, 2025

Join us on a musical exploration of Mexico City! From opera arias and orchestral powerhouses to mariachi anthems and and virtuosic guitar compositions, we explore into some of the greatest works to premiere, originate, or take inspiration from Mexico's gorgeous and exciting capital city! Mexico City is a rich center for music of all kinds — hear works by Manuel ...

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Albert Einstein’s Favorite (and Least Favorite) Classical Music

Keegan MorrisMay 15, 2025

Albert Einstein: revolutionary physicist... and passionate violin player.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff