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Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Even as new genres find their place on Olympic ice, the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Stravinsky continue to play alongside the athletes.

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

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WFMT Recommends Books for Music Lovers

Adela SkowronskiAugust 18, 2025

Nothing gets you more excited about reading than a truly great book, so we asked our staff members what musical books they have recently loved!

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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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.

Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis