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Teague-Núñez is the first steelpan soloist to enter — much less win — the competition.
Four contemporary operas have their Met premieres.
A month of exciting programming to mark and honor Women’s History Month on WFMT.
On March 1, updates will be coming to WFMT.
Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.
“He was completely serious about the music, but also effervescently joyful. He loved this artform.”
Honor Black artistry with an entire month of exciting musical events — operas, chamber concerts, jazz orchestras, broadcasts, and more!
Another packed summer of live music awaits.
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
A job application, an overwhelmed orchestra, and a shocking true story behind one of classical music’s best loved works.
As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago’s most enticing holiday offerings!
Studs Terkel was committed to evolving, expanding, and examining our conception of who made up the USA.
Beloved music that is sure to conjure up fond, warm memories.
As leaves change from green to gold and red, we are inspired to harvest some songs for the autumn season!
Hear from Hispanic artists, writers, activists, and more from Chicago and beyond.
Jiao Sun, a US-based pianist originally from Harbin, China, visited Chicago for a captivating recital.
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.
Orth samples standout works from the whole of Liszt’s compositional career, including selections from the Romantic virtuoso’s signature Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage).
Marin Alsop reflects that “courage is important in leadership, but accountability is, too.”
Lois Baum’s long and illustrious time with WFMT began in 1964.
From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
With principal conductor and artistic director Carlos Kalmar, we look forward to the Grant Park Music Festival’s 2023 season and also relive a July 2022 concert featuring Rachel Barton Pine playing Billy Childs as well as music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Victor Agudelo.
How a speech by David Foster Wallace inspired a new triptych for brass quartet.
With spellbinding aerial footage of Chicago, you’ll hear acclaimed artists playing wonderful, wintry classical music.
Beautiful renditions of works inspired by poetry.