WFMT Orchestra Series: All Beethoven

10:00 pm – Antonello Manacorda leads an all-Beethoven program including the Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring soloist Leif Ove Andsnes.

Exploring Music: From Fibich to Sibelius

10:00 pm – Broadening string quartet repertoire with lesser-known, late-19th century composers.

Playlist: Beethoven For Bad Days

Get through your rough patches with the king of sturm and drang: Beethoven.


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.

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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.

Pride Concerts in Chicago

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago and in the arts with this diverse lineup of concerts, events, shows, and more!

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