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Playlist: Relaxing Classical Music for Calm and Wonder

For so many of us, WFMT is a reliable source of relaxation. But what if we could bring you more relaxation?

WFMTOctober 22, 2015

10 Times Joshua Bell Tore It Up on the Violin

Stephen RaskauskasOctober 19, 2015

Rare Ballet Sylvia Comes to Chicago

Stephen RaskauskasOctober 14, 2015

The Women of ‘Figaro’ on Mozart’s Women

Music Director Andi Lamoreaux Reflects on 50 Years With WFMT

Andi LamoreauxJune 26, 2019

This month, music director Andi Lamoreaux passed a remarkable milestone — 50 years with WFMT.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has heart operation

Associated PressJune 26, 2019

Tilson Thomas is recovering following a successful operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

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Video | Justice Ginsburg on the Death Penalty and Opera

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 23, 2015

What does opera have to do with the death penalty? Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, came to WFMT, Chicago’s fine arts and classical radio station, to explain.

Video | 5 Operas the Notorious RBG Wants You to Know

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 21, 2015

See which operas Justice Ginsburg chose as her her five favorites during her visit to WFMT.

RIP Jim White, WFMT Chief Engineer

WFMTSeptember 16, 2015

Mark Jahnke, VP and Chief Technology shares the sad news of Jim White’s death. Sadly, we received news last night that Jim White, Chief Engineer for WFMT, has passed away. Although Jim just joined the company in February of this year, he had quickly become a valued member of the WFMT team. The second Jim walked in the door at ...

Dame Myra Hess Concerts