10:00 pm – Beautiful works by Felix Mendelssohn and Olivier Messiaen.
7:00 pm – Comparing string quartets by the two composers and friends.
Get inspiration for your garden from these beautiful, timeless pieces.
New Releases June 8: Chicago Guests
Rounding up new music from local artists, partners, or artists who regularly perform in Chicago.
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Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO
Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.
New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more
A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.
Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis
Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.
New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more.
Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.
New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more
The first release from Grant Park Orchestra in 15 years, plus new music from Behzod Abduraimov, Idith Meshulam Korman, and more.
Nova Linea Musica Announces 2026-27 Season
Nine world premieres, a new short film, and the 90th birthday celebration of Philip Glass.
Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)
Tired of Pachelbel's Canon in D and Mendelssohn's Wedding March? Here are other romantic selections to consider!
Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites
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.
Chicago Opera Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season
The season includes a rare operatic staging of a classic Oscar Wilde comedy.
