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Sample some delectable music from the British Isles, inspired by travels to the region.
01/24/2025

Sample some delectable music from the British Isles, inspired by travels to the region.

Some of the most beautiful music ever composed originates from or was inspired by the British Isles. Weekend morning program host Maggie Clennon Reberg and Introductions host and producer Michael San Gabino have selected some of their favorites in this great British playlist!

Something about the music of Sibelius invokes the spirit of winter. Enjoy a program full of his music, tonight on the Ne...
01/23/2025

Something about the music of Sibelius invokes the spirit of winter. Enjoy a program full of his music, tonight on the New York Philharmonic program! 10 pm CT.

This week’s broadcast is dedicated to the music of the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Enjoy celebrations in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, K...
01/23/2025

Enjoy celebrations in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

Stories of abandoned manuscripts, lost melodies and more surround these 8 pieces of classical music.
01/23/2025

Stories of abandoned manuscripts, lost melodies and more surround these 8 pieces of classical music.

Rediscovered classical music that vanished – by accident or by design – only to be brought back into the light years, or centuries, later.

Mandolinist Avi Avital and B’Rock orchestra perform works for mandolin and chamber orchestra by Vivaldi, Durante, Barbel...
01/22/2025

Mandolinist Avi Avital and B’Rock orchestra perform works for mandolin and chamber orchestra by Vivaldi, Durante, Barbella, and Locatelli. Recorded live at the 2024 Schwetzingen Festival. Tonight at 10 pm CT!

Avi Avital and B’Rock Orchestra bring a dose of flair this week, with works for mandolin and chamber orchestra by Vivaldi, Durante, Barbella, and Locatelli. Recorded live in concert May 22, 2024 at the Schwetzingen Festival. Thanks to WFMT’s Association with the European Broadcasting Union, we.....

Ahead of his debut as WFMT’s Morning Music host, WFMT spoke with John Clare to welcome him to Chicago airwaves and intro...
01/22/2025

Ahead of his debut as WFMT’s Morning Music host, WFMT spoke with John Clare to welcome him to Chicago airwaves and introduce him to listeners.

Twenty-six-year-old pianist, Anastasiya Magamedova, was recently awarded 1st prize at the International Scriabin Competi...
01/22/2025

Twenty-six-year-old pianist, Anastasiya Magamedova, was recently awarded 1st prize at the International Scriabin Competition in Paris and 2nd Prize at the International ArsClassica Competition. Catch her live broadcast today at 12 pm CT!

Pianist Anastasiya Magamedova performs works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Clara Schumann and Frédéric Chopin, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. A 2016 National YoungArts Winner, twenty-six-year-old pianist, Anastasiya Magamedova, was recently awarded 1st prize at the Inte...

Learn about the hottest releases in classical music by checking out our new releases roundup! Updated weekly.
01/21/2025

Learn about the hottest releases in classical music by checking out our new releases roundup! Updated weekly.

Discover the latest and most compelling releases in the world of classical music. Our curated selection showcases a diverse range of new albums spanning orchestral, chamber, choral, and solo works. Updated weekly, our collection offers a unique gateway into the vibrant landscape of contemporary clas...

How did some of history's most famous composers approach their first symphonies? Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin t...
01/21/2025

How did some of history's most famous composers approach their first symphonies? Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin takes a look. Weekdays at 7 pm CT.

Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Dmitri Shostakovich are titans of music, but, as Bill considers their first symphonic efforts, he reveals the adversities and ordeals of each composer attempting to develop their musical voices. Maiden voyages into the deep of music, include...

Celebrate the life of Dr. King today with the myriad of art his life inspired!
01/20/2025

Celebrate the life of Dr. King today with the myriad of art his life inspired!

On this Martin Luther King, Jr. day, we’ve compiled an assortment of art tributes: music, visual arts, poetry, and dance.

A selection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite music and artists
01/20/2025

A selection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite music and artists

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.

Tonight on Fiesta - selections from an 18th-century opera in Portuguese! Listen at 10 pm CT.
01/19/2025

Tonight on Fiesta - selections from an 18th-century opera in Portuguese! Listen at 10 pm CT.

Fiesta presents selections from his opera “Le donne cambiate”, a very successful work which first performance took place at Teatro San Moisè, Venezia in 1797.

Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 gets its world-premiere with conductor Susanna Malkki and the Chicago Symphony ...
01/19/2025

Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 gets its world-premiere with conductor Susanna Malkki and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: tonight at 8 pm CT!

This week, guest conductor Susanna Mälkki leads the world premiere of Lowell Liebermann’s Flute Concerto No. 2, a CSO-commissioned work featuring Principal Flute Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson. Opening the program is Wagner’s Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin, and closing the program is Mahler’s Sym...

Get inspired tonight with music that makes a difference. Tune in at 7 pm CT for a special episode of Sounds Classical.
01/18/2025

Get inspired tonight with music that makes a difference. Tune in at 7 pm CT for a special episode of Sounds Classical.

In times of duress, history shows that humanity turns to music for serenity and an escape from the challenges of life. Moreover, music has been used as a medium for expressing discontent and inspiring unity. Hosts LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn share a playlist of music written as a catalyst for....

Witty and masterful, revisit this 2005 concert of Guy Davis - American Roots Artist. Tonight on Folkstage at 8 pm CT!
01/18/2025

Witty and masterful, revisit this 2005 concert of Guy Davis - American Roots Artist. Tonight on Folkstage at 8 pm CT!

Brilliant and irreverent, acoustic blues master, songwriter, and raconteur, Guy Davis visited WFMT in 2005. He played a mix of blues standards and originals on guitar, harmonica, and banjo.

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug, were played often in the King hou...
01/17/2025

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug, were played often in the King household!

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.

Who's your favorite Italian opera composer? 👍 = Verdi❤️ = Puccini😮 = Rossini
01/17/2025

Who's your favorite Italian opera composer?

👍 = Verdi
❤️ = Puccini
😮 = Rossini

Composers have been pushing the instrumentation envelope for centuries, incorporating even things like typewriters and c...
01/17/2025

Composers have been pushing the instrumentation envelope for centuries, incorporating even things like typewriters and cannons into pieces!

Classical music with some truly unusual instruments — expanding the orchestra's sonic palette with some truly unorthodox sounds!

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