Beginning in January, we are proud to add another of the world’s great orchestras to the WFMT Orchestra Series, with the launch of a new 13-week series of broadcast concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra, hosted by Bill O’Connell of WCLV/Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland. Please refer to The Cleveland Orchestra listings to see all the details of these spectacular programs. Following The …
Early Music Now with Sara Schneider
Early Music Now with Sara Schneider is a one-hour program showcasing music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque: from sonorous medieval chant and polyphony to delightful renaissance madrigals, dances, and consort music to magnificent baroque cantatas and keyboard music. Host and producer Sara Schneider brings knowledge, charm, and passion to her presentation of seven hundred years of music history. …
Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel
After the huge success of The Callas Legacy and The Art of Wilhelm Furtwängler, Henry Fogel returned with Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel. Mr. Fogel had the following thoughts: “The series will present a wide range of recordings that I feel are true classics of the industry. Recordings to be included will feature either unusual repertoire that I feel deserves …
The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer
Welcome to The Midnight Special, the enduring and beloved folk music radio program, syndicated through the WFMT Radio Network. The Midnight Special first aired in Chicago on WFMT-FM in 1953, and went national in 1971. Rich in tradition and history, the program has remained current through decades of change by retaining its topical bent while delighting listeners worldwide with gentle …
Fiesta
Fiesta is an original production devoted to Latino concert music, and brings artistically significant compositions from Latin America, Spain and Portugal to your listeners. The acclaimed composer, musician, performer, and professor Elbio Barilari is the host and creative force behind this series. He invites listeners to enjoy and learn about the lively and compelling sounds of Latin American classical music. …
New York Philharmonic This Week
(above): Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic. Credit: Chris Lee. The New York Philharmonic This Week gives millions of listeners around the world the opportunity to hear select recent performances as well as programs curated from the Orchestra’s archives and commercial recordings. The series’ honors have included the Grand Jury Prize at the New York Festivals International Broadcast Competition …
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts
Hailed as the number one U.S. Orchestra by the venerable British publication Gramophone, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra continues this quarter with more concerts from Symphony Center, the home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Produced by Brian Wise and hosted by Lisa Simeone, this weekly, two-hour series offers a unique format of engaging and lively content, including produced segments created to provide …
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is a series of 52 one-hour programs, hosted by Elliott Forrest, feature live recorded performances by leading chamber music players from around the world. Programs feature enlightening commentary from CMS Co-Artistic Director David Finckel, and the performers. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of eleven constituents of Lincoln Center …