Stories

Bill McGlaughlin, Exploring Music Host and Champion of Classical Music, Dies

The Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT’s internationally syndicated radio series leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.

Adela SkowronskiMay 26, 2026

New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more

Adela SkowronskiMay 19, 2026

New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more

Adela SkowronskiMay 18, 2026

Nova Linea Musica Announces 2026-27 Season

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2026

Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.

New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 2, 2026

A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.

Playlists

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs

7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments

Classical Countdown: New Year’s Eve Music to Strike the Perfect Note at Midnight

7 Works for 7 Principles: Classical Music for Kwanzaa

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Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites

Adela Skowronski

We all came to love classical music in different ways. Here are some of the musical first loves of our WFMT listeners, in their own words.

Chicago Opera Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season

Adela SkowronskiMay 13, 2026

The season includes a rare operatic staging of a classic Oscar Wilde comedy.

New Releases May 12: Unconquered

Oliver CamachoMay 12, 2026

Marta Aznavoorian tackles a concerto inspired by "Invictus"; Giancarlo Guerrero commissions two new works from rock star Kip Winger; and more powerful music.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff