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WFMT | Chicago’s Classical & Folk Music Radio Streaming Online Listen The San Francisco Symphony in Concert. Listen The San Francisco Symphony in Concert. Donate Donate Listen Donate Search Submit Clear Listen Schedule & Playlist Programs Stories About Support Member Benefits Podcasts Events Now: Send a message to the on-air host Classical Music Inspired by Flowers A bouquet of flora-minded music perfect for spring. Playlist: Classical Coffeeshop Sit back, relax, sip, and enjoy Watch an All-French Concert Music by Chaminade, Ravel, and Lili Boulanger. Top Stories UChicago Presents 2024–25 Season: Roomful of Teeth, Mobley, Reid Featuring classical, jazz, blues, and other musical forms, the series spans from October to May. Read More Don’t Miss a Beat Playlist: Relaxing Romantic-Era Classical Music Combining ardor and artistry, the Romantic Era emphasized lyricism, expression, drama, and passion. Read More Playlist: Classical Music for a Quick, Confidence-Boosting Commute Whether you’re headed to work, school, or home, get to where you need to go with this propulsive, positive playlist. Read More Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda "The proportions alone are staggering," says Grammy-winning conductor Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra. Read More Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up The first video games were completely silent — now they have full orchestral scores that adapt and respond to on-screen action. Read More Chicago Music and Arts Events for AAPI Heritage Month Performances to honor the rich diversity of AAPI musical and arts traditions. Read More Chicago a cappella Announces 2024–25 Season Across three programs, the ensemble mines early music, prose, and jazz inspirations in performances in Chicago and its suburbs. Read More 2024–2025 Season of Change for Chicago Opera Theater The season is the first programmed by 2023-appointed general director Lawrence Edelson and the first following the departure of Lidiya Yankovskaya as music director. Read More With Summer Near, 25th Annual Rush Hour Concerts Announced The series presents savvy commuters with free, approachable concerts at River North’s Saint James Cathedral. Read More Harris Theater Shares ’24–25 Season The lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more. Read More Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025–26 The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024–25 season and then will have a four-year term. Read More 1 2 3 … 170 Next » Thanks to our sponsors. Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT. Featured Playlists Playlist: Meet John Field, the Irish Composer Who Invented the Nocturne Playlist: 8 Chopin Recordings Every Music Lover Should Own Playlist: 10 Classical Works to Put a Little Spring in Your Step Playlist: Wilco Drummer, Classical Composer Glenn Kotche on His Favorite Classical Music Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know Playlist: Women in Brass View All Listen What’s Playing Now The San Francisco Symphony in Concert. Now: Send a message to the on-air host Schedule & Playlists | Guide | Schedule Grid Thanks to our sponsors. Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT. recent podcasts Jeffery Tong, 16, cello Introductions Solomon Rossi & His Contemporaries Baroque&Before 2024 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition Introductions Galvin Cello Quartet Live from WFMT LIVE | Zarin Mehta, 16, piano and composer Introductions classical new releases Something Like This – Emily Granger, Sally Walker More new releasesmeet the hosts Read the biography of host Jan Weller and find out more about all WFMT hosts. View alltravel with wfmt Join Carl Grapentine and WFMT travel partner, Travelex International, on this wonderful annual trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Morefrom the studs terkel radio archive Paul Chevigny discusses his book Police Power” Lorraine Hansberry discusses her play A Raisin in the Sun” Interview with Eric Burdon popular topics African-American Culture/History Latino Culture/History Literature Music - Blues and Gospel Programs Programs A-Z Schedules WFMT Schedule Program Guide Playlists Streaming Listen Live Streaming Help WFMT Events Event Calendar Travel with WFMT WFMT Sponsored Events Blogs Stories Lisa Flynn’s New Releases Support WFMT Join/Renew Now Member Benefits Membership Sustainer Encore Society Matching Gifts Foundation Gifts Planned Gifts Stock Gifts Honor & Memorial Gifts IRA Gifts Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Vehicle Donation Volunteer with WFMT Membership FAQs Our History Our Sponsors Pressroom WFMT Hosts Management & Board Financial Information Careers Volunteer with WFMT Directions WFMT Radio Network Renée Crown Public Media Center Contact Us Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public File | ©2024 WWCI Search Submit Clear Listen Schedule & Playlists Programs StoriesSupport WFMT...