Live from WFMT

Tonight Live From WFMT presents International Chamber Artists. One of the premier chamber ensembles from the Chicago area, ICA brings features the talents of best musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera Orchestra, and beyond. The post International Chamber Artists appeared first on WFMT.

Violinists Eleanor Bartsch and Sherri Zhang, violist Ben Weber and cellist Jean Hatmaker – known collectively as the spectacular Chicago-based ensemble, Kontras Quartet, return to Live From WFMT. The post Kontras Quartet appeared first on WFMT.

The American pianist Claire Huangci gained international acclaim by winning first prize as well as the Mozart Prize at the 2018 Concours Géza Anda. In January 2026, she released her latest album titled HEROINES, featuring music of Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, Amy Beach and Florence Price. The post Claire Huangci, piano appeared first on WFMT.

The Audire Quartet returns to Live From WFMT with a program that includes the String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18 by Beethoven, and the String Quartet No. 14 “Death and the Maiden” by Schubert. The post Audire Quartet appeared first on WFMT.

For this edition of Live From WFMT, Kerry Frumkin’s guests are cellist Brant Taylor and pianist Kuang-Hao Huang. The two Chicago based virtuosos and long-time collaborators will perform a varied program including works by Bach, Debussy, Piazzolla, and more. The post Brant Taylor, cello & Kuang-Hao Huang, piano appeared first on WFMT.

British-Korean pianist Hyung-ki Joo is a multi-faceted creative artist whose expansive career includes performing, composing, mentorship, and a longtime, “funtastic” comedic collaboration with violinist Alexey Igudesman. On this edition of Live From WFMT, Hyung-ki Joo returns to the Levin Studio for a rare solo recital. The post Hyung-ki Joo, piano appeared first on WFMT.

The Aznavoorian Sisters launched their musical careers with a debut performance at ages four and eight at their Armenian church in Evanston, Illinois. Today, pianist Marta and cellist Ani are both award-winning, internationally acclaimed instrumentalists and recording artists. Ani is the longtime principal cellist of Camerata Pacifica and proudly performs on a cello made by their father, the luthier Peter Aznavoorian. Marta is a founding member of the GRAMMY-nominated Lincoln Trio, and is a Steinway Artist. Happily, they still perform as a duo, and they will be Kerry Frumkin’s guests on this edition of Live From WFMT. The post Ani Aznavoorian, cello and Marta Aznavoorian, piano appeared first on WFMT.

The exquisite pianist, Matthew Hagle, returns to Live From WFMT with an all Chopin program. The post Matt Hagle, piano appeared first on WFMT.

On this edition of Live From WFMT, host Kerry Frumkin welcomes the Chicago-based piano duo Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem. The program holds music by Tchaikovsky, Respighi, Liszt, Eric Ewazen, Ravel and Gershwin. The post Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, piano duo appeared first on WFMT.

Founded in 2019 by violinist Janet Sung, Chamber Music Chicago brings together some of the finest musicians of our day. Tonight, Janet collaborates with violist Teng Li, cellist Inbal Segev, and pianist Gilles Vonsattel for an exceptional performance that will include the Faure Piano Quartet No.2 in g minor. The post Chamber Music Chicago: Janet Sung, violin; Teng Li, violin; Inbal Segev, cello; and Gilles Vonsattel, piano appeared first on WFMT.

Pianist and composer Michael Stephen Brown takes a break from his busy concert touring to return to Live From WFMT. He’ll share two works from his forthcoming album of his own music, Twelve Blocks—Four Lakes for Children, inspired by the children of Yaddo, and Pour Angeline. The program also features music by Ravel, Chopin, and Mendelssohn, along with the world premiere of a new piece by Michael’s longtime mentor Samuel Adler. Michael is currently preparing to record all of Fauré’s Nocturnes, and he’ll also perform a selection of those beautiful compositions on this broadcast. The post Michael Stephen Brown, piano appeared first on WFMT.

The Juliani Ensemble returns to Live From WFMT with a beautiful and varied collection of music involving string quartet, flute, and piano. Selections include works by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, as well as Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56, arranged for flute and string quartet by Bartòk, the Flute Trio in G minor, Op. 63, by Weber, and Café Music by Paul Schonfeld. The post Juliani Ensemble appeared first on WFMT.

Hailed by the Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing,” pianist Victor Santiago Asunción is also an internationally respected recital collaborator. Victor recently established the American Recital Debut Award as a means to champion the careers of exceptional emerging classical musicians, and to honor the memory of his longtime chamber music partner, the great American cellist Lynn Harrell. On December 13, 2025, Victor will join ARD award honoree, Gabriel Martins, as the Brazilian-American cellist makes his debut at Carnegie Hall. Tonight on Live From WFMT, the duo performs repertoire by Fauré, Ginastera, Mozart, and Brahms. The post Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano & Gabriel Martins, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Pablo Sainz-Villegas has been acclaimed by the international press as the successor of Andrés Segovia and an ambassador of Spanish culture around the world. On November 6, 7, and 8, 2025, he performs Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Riccardo Muti. Pablo Sainz-Villegas returns to the Levin performance studio on this long anticipated edition of Live From WFMT. The post Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar appeared first on WFMT.

Oboist Oliver Talukder brings a unique blend of cultural influences to the world of classical music. In May 2025, Oliver captured the top prize in Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition, earning a recording contract and the opportunity to release his debut solo album on the internationally acclaimed label. This forthcoming project is more than a personal milestone — it’s a testament to his Mexican and Bengali heritage, and upbringing in Chicago. Oliver currently serves as the Second Oboist in the esteemed Opera Philadelphia Orchestra. He makes his Live from WFMT debut with this broadcast. (Pretaped) The post Oliver Talukder, Oboe & Moriah Trenk, piano appeared first on WFMT.