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Jazz at Lincoln Center
Veteran actor (The Wire, Tremé) and New Orleans native Wendell Pierce brings outstanding performances each week from Jazz at Lincoln Center's House of Swing. Each week, Pierce brings the story of jazz through music and the players in their own words.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Podcasts
Behind-the-scenes interviews from Lyric Opera of Chicago
Impromptu | WFMT
Our live afternoon series of “impromptu” music and conversation features some of today’s most sought-after musicians from around the world. Previous guests on Impromptu have included cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mezzo-soprano Joyce Di Donato, and author Salman...
Arias and Songs Archives | WFMT
Chicago's Classical and Folk Music Radio Streaming Online
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | WFMT
Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place...
Introductions | WFMT
Introductions is WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program that features talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. Soloists and chamber ensembles perform live in WFMT’s Levin Performance Studio. Large ensembles, including orchestras,...
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Jim Ginsburg, founder and President of Cedille Records, hosts Cedille Chicago Presents, a program which focuses on Chicago's top classical performers and composers, with recordings drawn from the non-profit label's catalog of more than 140 albums.
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Beethoven Network
Modules of classical music. Peter Van de Graff draws music selections from all eras, but focuses on works from Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras.
Jazz Inspired
What inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create? World-renowned pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with her guests every week on her public radio show Judy Carmichael Inspired. Celebrated artists discuss their...