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.

Musicians from rap to alternative to K-Pop and beyond look to classical music for inspiration! Here are just a few creative examples.

Join Hosts LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn as they share the second volume of their “Sounds Classical” Playlist. They explore music where R&B, Jazz, Culture, and Classical collide with selections from Janelle Monae, Will Gregory, the Kruger Brothers, and more!

Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.

Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise…

Need some music for a day at the beach? These classical plays are the perfect soundtrack as you’re catching rays.

Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.

Whether it’s cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.

Classical music can be nigh on impossible to find unless you know exactly what you’re looking for. Let us help!

Lunar New Year festivities are a great time to celebrate Chicago’s Chinese and Chinese American communities.

With Hanukkah right around the corner, it is a perfect time to plan your celebration. Include this music in your festivities.

Christmas is the most musical time of the year, and each December, we look forward to sharing a new assortment of festive holiday albums.

As we prepare to gather around the table for the Thanksgiving feast, put on this playlist of some of the most inspired musical celebrations of food and drink.

All Souls Day (November 2) is a day of prayer and remembrance for departed loved ones observed in many branches of Christianity.

It’s hard to pinpoint a single genre for which music is more indispensable than horror. Here are 13 horror movie soundtracks to give you thrills and chills.

The Great Chicago Fire began on October 8, 1871. Here’s some music that takes inspiration from flames.

In an array of stimulating and soothing music, give your walk a melodic backdrop or clear your mind for some deep thinking.

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

During and following periods of suppression and foreign occupation, many composers have made it their duty to preserve and strengthen a Lithuanian national identity.

This ain’t your average classical music dance playlist: dance along to new pieces, old grooves, treasured tangos, and winsome waltzes.

Americans, get to know the music of our neighbors to the north with this curated playlist.

Get your heart pumping with some Holst. Practice pushups with some Prokofiev. Take down those deadlifts with Tan Dun.

WFMT brings you a “musical getaway,” whether you’re enjoying the comfort of your cushiest armchair or exploring somewhere new!

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?