Frank Lloyd Wright recognized the connection between music and architecture, going so far as to claim, “They are practically one.”

This March, celebrate the creativity and influence of women artists across music and beyond in these performances and events across Chicago.

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s playlist.

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with a wide range of merriment.

“Dilla” has made a name for himself with his engaging content about his hometown — exemplified by his unofficial motto: “everything dope about America comes from Chicago.”

Under Blake-Anthony Johnson’s helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.

Five-time Grammy award winner and bass icon Victor Wooten talks about tackling a new challenge: writing a concerto for electric bass.

The season’s theme, Propel, taps into the Sinfonietta’s ongoing mission to foster change and progress in classical music.

Performances to honor the rich diversity of AAPI musical and arts traditions.

Armstrong is Oakland’s first music director since the unexpected death of Michael Morgan in 2021.

Teague-Núñez is the first steelpan soloist to enter — much less win — the competition.

The recipient joins a respected roster of fellowship winners, including Karina Canellakis, Mei-Ann Chen, Jeri Lynne Johnson, and Valentina Peleggi.

As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago’s most enticing holiday offerings!

A dynamic balance of intensity and optimism holds true throughout the season, which features such program titles as Next, Boundless, and Unapologetic.

In addition to the annual CSO residency, Ravinia will play host to a spate of guest ensembles, including Music of the Baroque, The Knights, the Lincoln Trio, Chanticleer, the Chicago Philharmonic, and the Chicago Sinfonietta.

Though there is a long way still to go, today’s stages are richer because these pioneering conductors are on them.

Chicago Sinfonietta’s CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson and principal oboist Ricardo Castañeda discussed how participating in classical music has shaped their lives and look back on past performance highlights.

We’re still soaring from our big day last week, when we welcomed some of Chicago’s leading artists to take part in a daylong celebration of WFMT and the music we’ve been presenting for the last 70 years!

How better to mark 70 years of WFMT than with a party!?

As we look back on WFMT’s 70th birthday, we sit down with George Preston and Oliver Camacho to discuss the commemorative celebration and their plans to kickstart the next 70 years of WFMT.

Many have their Juneteenth parades and celebrations all ready to go, but if you’re on the hunt for some plans, consider attending one of these six unique events.

The Chicago Sinfonietta has over 30 years of experience making classical music relevant, accessible, and reflective of Chicago’s diverse communities. This season, the orchestra is tackling diversity through the lens of joy.

Ravinia Festival is back for 2021 for its 85th concert season, offering up a signature blend of classical, jazz, folk, and rock music performances.

In arts and music, there’s an important — but sometimes overlooked — facet of diversity that needs to be addressed: not just of the people in the audience, but also of the people onstage.

In observance of Juneteenth, WFMT is sharing music by Black composers and performers throughout the day.