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11/09/2025

David Afkham leads the CSO in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, featuring soloist Vadim Gluzman, Debussy's La Mer, and more. Tonight at 6 pm CT.

On today’s broadcast, David Afkham leads the CSO in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, featuring soloist Vadim Gluzman, followed by Vadim Gluzman’s encore, Serenade by Valentin Silvestrov. Also included in this program are Debussy’s La Mer and two pieces by Ravel: Menuet antiqu...

11/09/2025

The healing power of song may sound intuitive given music’s deep roots in human culture. But the science of music-induced analgesia is just catching up.

The healing power of song may sound intuitive given music’s deep roots in human culture. But the science of whether and how music dulls acute and chronic pain — technically called music-induced analgesia — is just catching up.

11/08/2025

Honoring those who serve our nation with pride as Veterans Day approaches – as well as the toll taken by wartime. 9 pm CT.

Honoring those who serve our nation with pride as Veterans Day approaches – as well as the toll taken by wartime. We’ll also bid farewell to Archie Fisher who passed away on November 1.

11/08/2025

An interview with the Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique in advance of her upcoming Chicago performances. Today at 4 pm CT.

An interview with the Trinidadian soprano in advance of her upcoming performances in Chicago.

11/07/2025

One of the charismatic virtuosi of the mid-twentieth century, Larry Adler, visited Studs Terkel in 1976. Listen tonight at 11 pm CT!

One of the more charismatic virtuosi of the mid-twentieth century, Larry Adler (1914–2001), visited with Studs Terkel in 1976. Adler was known for the revolutionary way he celebrated the harmonica as a serious instrument, performing a cross-pollinated blend of classical and popular music and film ...

11/07/2025

On Monday, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Pablo Sainz Villegas on Live from WFMT. Missed the episode? Simply go over to our website and click on Monday November 3rd to listen to the full concert! https://www.wfmt.com/live-from-wfmt

11/06/2025

Some of history’s famous composers were also well-respected conductors. Listen to composers conducting their own work, tonight on the New York Philharmonic! 10 pm CT.

Some of history’s most famed composers were also well-respected conductors. Tonight on the program, listen to recordings of composers leading the New York Philharmonic in their own works, from Suite Française to The Carousel Waltz.

11/06/2025

The longtime WFMT host and Artistic Director of Delmark Records will be among the Community Champions honored at the International Latino Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary gala. Congratulations Elbio!

WFMT’s Elbio Barilari, longtime host of the station’s Sunday evening series Fiesta!, will be among the Community Champions honored at the International Latino Cultural Center’s 25th anniversary gala.

11/06/2025

Explore an album of brand new Christmas music for women's voices, and so much more on this week's roundup of the latest in classical music.

Karina Canellakis continues her collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Altera's arranges Christmas music for women's voices, and more.

11/06/2025

Virtuoso flutist and recorder player Erik Bosgraaf performs works with ties to Leipzig! Enjoy this broadcast from the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, tonight at 10 pm CT.

Telemann received an irresistible offer from Hamburg, Christoph Graupner's dispute was settled in Darmstadt, and Fasch had already withdrawn from the application... the city council was forced to settle for Johann Sebastian Bach.

11/05/2025

From all of us at WFMT, thank you for participating in our Fall Membership Drive. Your membership promotes and strengthens the future of classical and folk music, timeless and dynamic art forms. If you missed it, you can still help WFMT provide access to music and the arts for our community. Make your gift now at wfmt.com. Thank you!

11/03/2025

These pieces are rarities for all sorts of reasons: some have some tricky corners; some have unusual instrumentation; some are simply shorter than usual. What concerto would YOU like to hear more often?

For every classic, there are scores of music that should get more attention. Start with these seventeen underrated concertos.