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Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2025: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with music to suit every palate.

Esme Arias-Kim and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Keegan MorrisFebruary 19, 2025

Semifinalists Named for Cedille’s Chicago-Focused Emerging Artist Competition

Keegan MorrisFebruary 18, 2025

New Releases Feb. 18: Bach, Strauss, Goodyear, and More

view of the Kennedy Center on the Potomac River

Associated PressFebruary 17, 2025

Trump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?

Tony Awards laud android rom-com ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and history-making ‘Purpose’

Associated PressJune 9, 2025

“Maybe Happy Ending” had a definite happy ending at the Tony Awards. The android rom-com won the best new musical crown Sunday on a night when Kara Young made history as the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively.

Rachel Barton Pine Shreds in Heavy Metal-Inspired “Thrash”

Keegan MorrisJune 6, 2025

With a prized Megadeth tee and her lovingly adorned violin case, Rachel visited WFMT's studios to share a thrilling performance of heavy metal-inspired showpiece.

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The Evolution of the Orchestra: A Brief History

Katherine BuzardFebruary 12, 2025

The modern orchestra as we know it today only took shape in the last 150 years.

New Releases Feb. 11: Three Sopranos, Chamber Works, Rare 20th-Century

Keegan MorrisFebruary 11, 2025

A creative, historically minded album from Apollo’s Fire, an unusual combination of instruments team up, a deep-dive into “Dies irae”, and two separate explorations of obscure 20th-century rep.

Chopin in the City Fest Celebrates Ninth Year

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 10, 2025

Classical and jazz interpretations, artmaking listening parties, and other innovative programming awaits.

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn