9:00 pm – Honoring moms, remembering Tom Dundee, and saluting the American poet and musician Joy Harjo on her 75th birthday.
WFMT staff recommends books from fictional narratives to music history and opera scandals.
Guarneri Hall Announces 2026-27 Season
The season opens with its flagship NEXUS Chamber Music Festival. followed by all nine Prokofiev piano sonatas, music of revolutions, and more.
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Chicago Sinfonietta Pauses All Programming
In a statement on their website, Chicago Sinfonietta cites a lack of return to pre-pandemic audience revenue as the main driver behind their suspension.
AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts
Radio highlights and local events that honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
New Releases May 4: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Arethusa Quartet, and more
The Canadian pianist's second solo album is featured alongside new recordings for chamber music groups.
New Releases Apr 28: Felix Klieser, Pacho Flores, and more
World premiere recordings and re-orchestrations make for a colorful week of new releases.
Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81
The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.
New Releases Apr 21: Songs and Strings
Albums marking several ocassions including Earth Day and 200 years of Schubert.
New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more
A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.
Lyric Opera’s ’26-27 Season: Don Giovanni, Omar, Guys & Dolls, and more
The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.
New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna
Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.
New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson
A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi's own.
