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Playlist: Classical Music for Cooking

Much like a gourmet dish, classical music is the result of many individual elements coming together. The composer, like a chef, must know the distinct flavor profiles of each instrument and how they complement each other.

Associated Press | January 18, 2023

Matthew Kraemer named conductor of Louisiana Philharmonic

Joyce Yang poses dramatically with the piano

Keegan Morris | January 10, 2023

Grant Park Music Festival 2023 Season Released

Adela Skowronski | January 4, 2023

Quiz: What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be?

Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2023

Adela Skowronski | June 14, 2023

Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible

Associated Press | June 13, 2023

Says Paul McCartney, “We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI so then we could mix the record as you would do. It gives you some sort of leeway.”

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Playlist: 8 Works for Hanukkah

Keegan Morris | December 16, 2022

With Hanukkah right around the corner, it is a perfect time to plan your celebration. Include this music in your festivities.

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2022

Lisa Flynn | December 15, 2022

Christmas is the most musical time of the year, and each December, we look forward to sharing a new assortment of festive holiday albums.

A sunglasses-wearing Santa ponders his list

Quiz: Should These Opera Characters Be on the Naughty or Nice List?

Adela Skowronski | December 14, 2022

We’ve made a list, now we’re checking it twice… can you help WFMT find out which of these opera characters can expect a nicely wrapped present... and which ones can expect coal?

Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree