Stories
Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 17, 2017
Michael San GabinoOctober 13, 2017
Louise FrankOctober 12, 2017
Mary MazurekJanuary 24, 2020
Ahead of Grammy weekend, a local look at the Chicago-area nominees and hosts!
Keegan MorrisJanuary 24, 2020
“Music’s biggest night” is right around the corner, and the classical music community has a lot to look forward to at the 2020 Grammys.
Playlists
Lisa FlynnOctober 11, 2017
Russia has been a place I’ve longed to visit for many years. I finally got my chance in September, joining a genial group of WFMT listeners and fellow music lovers for a fantastic adventure. Here are photos from our Russian adventure.
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 6, 2017
Though J.S. Bach wrote many sacred works, some historians have questioned his faith. Notes Bach made in his own personal copy of the Bible may reveal whether or not the composer was truly religious.
Michael San GabinoOctober 5, 2017
13-year-old cellist Noah Chen of Chicago recently performed on WFMT's Introductions. Watch him perform David Popper's Concert Polonaise, a brilliant showpiece for cello, with pianist Kay Kim.













