We all came to love classical music in different ways. Here are some of the musical first loves of our WFMT listeners, in their own words.

Sometimes music can bring us awe-inspiring wonder… here are a few such pieces!

Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.

Any chamber music demands a deceptive level of coordination and mastery. But what about when two artists are playing the same instrument, side-by-side?

Harness the incredible power of classical music to enhance your schoolwork!

As leaves change from green to gold and red, we are inspired to harvest some songs for the autumn season!

With this upbeat, energizing playlist, you may actually find yourself enjoying your chores!

A rich blend of music for calm, conversation, and of course, caffeine.

For so many of us, WFMT is a reliable source of relaxation. But what if we could bring you more relaxation?

Composers like Terence Blanchard, Ludovico Einaudi, Rachel Portman, and Lei Liang have brought light to the ongoing climate catastrophe through their music.

September is National Piano Month, so WFMT is sharing a supersized playlist – with one selection corresponding to each key on the keyboard.

Many composers have also answered the call of springtime’s riotous colors during this, the blooming season.

The recorder may call to mind tortured performances of “Hot Cross Buns” or “Jingle Bells” from your elementary school days, but these pieces make use of the instrument’s virtuosic potential.

Listening to classical music can provide a general sense of peace and tranquility, but many great works promote pacifism as their central theme.

Frédéric Chopin is one of the most beloved composers of all time. Here are 10 jazz versions of Chopin that will have you listening to old favorites with new ears.

In the gap between a languid summer and a long winter, there’s just enough room left for fall. It’s a season for transformation, comfort, reflection, and growth. In other words, it’s the perfect time to grab some cider, take in that brilliant fall foliage, and enjoy this playlist created for you by WFMT staff and hosts!

Since there is a type of musical composition named for studying — études, for you non French-speakers — we have the perfect musical accompaniment while you hit the books.

Just because the school year is right around the corner doesn’t mean that you have to stop playing (or writing) music. As proof, here are 16 pieces from composers written when they were still students!

You made it; the frigid, blustery days of winter have finally passed, and spring is here! Here is some music that captures the season’s irrepressible spirit.