“We don’t really spend much time talking to one another… you dig a little bit, and you’ll find something you never expected.”

Though his life was short, Frédéric Chopin’s prolific output lives on, inspiring listeners and artists like few others.

Summer arts riches — from open air concerts to music legends passing through our great city.

From world premieres to timeless favorites, the exciting slate of concert broadcasts has something for everyone.

The lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more.

The quartet is one of the US’s leading ensembles.

No one was more pivotal in 20th century classical music than Igor Stravinsky. We rank his definitive top 10 works.

Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.

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

Four contemporary operas have their Met premieres.

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.”

Just a few of the Black voices from the Studs Terkel Radio Archive.

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 remarkable 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.

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).