10:00 pm – Selections from early in the output of famous composers.
7:00 pm – Broadening string quartet repertoire with lesser-known, late-19th century composers.
Get through your rough patches with the king of sturm and drang: Beethoven.
New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more
New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.
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Bach in the City Returns for Second Chicago Season
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2024–2025 season, a full year of concerts in its mainstage subscription series, as well as chamber, solo, family, and other programming.
Meet Peter van de Graaff, the New Host of Exploring Music
After spending more than three decades hosting Through the Night on WFMT, Peter van de Graaff begins a new chapter later this month.
New Releases July 28: Personal Identities
From documenting folk traditions to capturing city noises, musicians explore the sounds that make up who they are.
Bill McGlaughlin, Exploring Music Host and Champion of Classical Music, Dies
The Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT's internationally syndicated radio series leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.
New Releases July 21: John Holiday, Nathalie Stutzmann, and more
The debut of an Early Music ensemble, a countertenor finalist on NBC's The Voice, and more from this week's new releases.
New Releases July 14: The 2026 Summer Night Concert and more
Vienna Philharmonic's highly anticipated summer concert is now available alongside other orchestral releases.
New Releases July 7: Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and more
New additions to the pantheon of classical music recordings, from past to present day.
New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more
American music past and present is celebrated across various genres.
Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary
The Grant Park Chorus Director reflects on linguistics, Chicago memories, and a milestone achievement.
New Releases June 23: Katia & Marielle Labèque, John Williams, and more
Celebrating outstanding milestones and anniversaries in the musical world.
