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Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT’s weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.

Klaus Mäkelä stares into the distance in a green outdoor scene

Keegan MorrisOctober 18, 2024

Klaus Mäkelä: Wunderkind Conductor Career Timeline (so far)

Katherine BuzardOctober 17, 2024

Superstitious Minds: Haunting Classical Music Customs

Keegan MorrisOctober 14, 2024

Chicago International Film Fest: Music and Arts Screenings for 2024

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One

Associated PressApril 4, 2025

Nearly a century after its opening, Studio One underwent a six-month, multimillion-pound refurbishment, with the main priority being the preservation of one very important thing: the sound.

Iconic Chicago buildings — including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and the Hancock Center — with happy, multicolored tulips in the foreground

Playlist: Feel-Good Classical Music

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2025

From the jubilant to the blissful and everything in between, this longform playlist has something for anyone looking for a classical music mood booster.

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