Stories

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New Releases September 22: I Fagiolini, Sol Gabetta, and more

Ensembles specializing in historical performance practice, plus two albums featuring premiere recordings by living composers.

Oliver CamachoJuly 7, 2026

New Releases July 7: Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and more

Oliver CamachoJune 30, 2026

New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more

Adela SkowronskiJune 24, 2026

Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary

New Releases July 28: Personal Identities

Oliver CamachoJuly 28, 2026

From documenting folk traditions to capturing city noises, musicians explore the sounds that make up who they are.

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

WFMTJuly 24, 2026

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

Playlists

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2024’s Best Classical Christmas Albums

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Stormy Weather in Classical Music

Thanksgiving feast spread with lots of side dishes

8 Musical Side Dishes

Shelves of leatherbound archival manuscripts

Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History

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Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass perform onstage

New Releases June 16: Chicago Symphony Brass, Gesualdo Six, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 16, 2026

New orchestral recordings and works by performers who are also composers.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein poses at a staircase in a city

New Releases June 9: Chicago Guests

Oliver CamachoJune 9, 2026

Rounding up new music from local artists, partners, or artists who regularly perform in Chicago.

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.

WFMT Membership Drive