The WFMT Radio Network

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The WFMT Radio Network creates, seeks out, and distributes radio programs of importance, depth and beauty to stations serving audiences across the United States and around the world. In addition to syndicating concerts by such renowned orchestras as the Chicago Symphony OrchestraNew York PhilharmonicMilwaukee Symphony OrchestraLos Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony, the WFMT Radio Network also makes available signature WFMT shows like Midnight Special with host Rich Warren; Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlinCollector’s Corner with Henry Fogel; and Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari, focusing on the classical music of South America, Spain and Portugal.

And look to the WFMT Radio Network for full seasons of opera from such distinguished companies as Lyric Opera of ChicagoLos Angeles Opera On-Air, and San Francisco Opera. We are also an important source for early music, chamber music, jazz and folk, with shows like Early Music NowChamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.

Our two celebrated overnight-format satellite services, the classical Beethoven Network with Peter Van De Graff, and Jazz Network with Dee Alexander, Dave Schwan, John Hill, and Leslie Keros are recognized as leaders in their field. The music selections are balanced, sophisticated and engaging.

WFMT Radio Network programs have received every major broadcasting award and honor, including the George Foster Peabody Award, Prix Italia and Major Armstrong Award. In its mission to provide highly affordable programming of the highest quality, the WFMT Radio Network brings the best to the world.

Become a WFMT Radio Network Affiliate

The WFMT Radio Network invites stations everywhere to become WFMT Radio Network Affiliates. In addition to access to our high quality, affordable programming, affiliates receive dedicated service from network relations and distribution staff members that understand your needs, regardless of your station’s size or budget. For more information, please call Estlin Usher, Station Relations Manager, (773) 279-2112.

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The WFMT Orchestra Series is a year-round series that combines LA Phil, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and more. Each episode is intended to be broadcast the week it releases, but some exceptions can be made for stations that wish to air an orchestra later in the year. Contact us for details. Please note that the individual series pages on PRX for the orchestras will be closed at the end of their current season air window—please subscribe at the link above.

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This Week from China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts showcases the best-in-class musicianship of the orchestra of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and its affiliated programs in choral music, traditional Chinese forms, opera, and more. With a focus on presenting familiar Western masterworks alongside new and traditional Chinese composers, maestro LÜ Jia and the NCPA Orchestra are sure to delight casual listeners and classical aficionados alike. This Week from China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts is designed to complement WFMT’s orchestral series and is available for broadcast starting in late December or at any time throughout the year.

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The WFMT Radio Network is pleased to announce the first batch of operas for the 2023 WFMT Radio Network Opera Series, beginning on June 17 and running through December 2, 2023. This first set of operas spans from June 17 through September 23 (with more to follow), and includes productions from Vienna, France, England, Italy, China, and more.


Latest Pieces

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Exploring Music continues traveling with composers around the world. We will be listening to them express the sounds of their native land and paint...

Bought by KCME, KCME, High Plains Public Radio, KCUR, WUFT and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 40:12
  • Purchases: 8
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Exploring Music continues traveling with composers around the world. We will be listening to them express the sounds of their native land and paint...

Bought by KCME, KCME, High Plains Public Radio, WUFT, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 34:25
  • Purchases: 7
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A true American original. Join us for a condensed look at the life and soulful music of George Gershwin, including his Rhapsody in Blue, An Americ...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio, KCME, WUFT, High Plains Public Radio, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 32:27
  • Purchases: 7
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Bill McGlaughlin continues to explore the instrumental music composed by Bach while not holding a church job.

Bought by KCME, High Plains Public Radio, KCUR, WUFT, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 42:00
  • Purchases: 6
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Bill McGlaughlin explores the instrumental music composed by Bach while not holding a church job.

Bought by KCME, High Plains Public Radio, WUFT, Hawaii Public Radio, and Public Radio East


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 39:25
  • Purchases: 5
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This fundraising program from Exploring Music explores the wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America!

Bought by KCME, KCME, High Plains Public Radio, WUFT, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 38:15
  • Purchases: 6
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A program devoted to his final years, we’ll explore a stream of masterpieces, including Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, the final symphonies and ...

Bought by KCME, WMNR, High Plains Public Radio, KCUR, WUFT and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2018
  • Length: 41:17
  • Purchases: 8
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A delightful mixture of holiday promos from your friends at Fiesta to help add a little extra merriment to your regularly scheduled programming.

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 11, 2017
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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A delightful mixture of holiday promos from Peter Van de Graaff to help add a little extra merriment to your regularly scheduled Beethoven Network ...

Bought by KTEP and Delmarva Public Media


  • Added: Dec 11, 2017
  • Length: 10:20
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Philip Glass
To celebrate the incredibly influential American composer Philip Glass's 80th birthday, enjoy this music infused hour recorded last February when h...

Bought by WFMT Station Account, KMUN, and Interlochen Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 11, 2017
  • Length: 58:44
  • Purchases: 3