Below you will find information on the way we work with stations, as well as information on becoming an Affiliate of the WFMT Radio Network. Each season the Metropolitan stages more than 200 opera performances in New York which more than 800,000 people attend. We provide in-house technical support in conjunction with PRX to answer all your distribution questions. Bass Günther Groissböck reprises his definitive take on the lascivious Baron Ochs, and rising soprano Golda Schultz sings the innocent Sophie. Adam Plachetka (Figaro), Hanna-Elisabeth Müller (Susanna), Mariusz Kwiecien (Count Almaviva), Anita Hartig (Countess Almaviva), and Marianne Crebassa (Cherubino) lead this performance of Mozart’s beloved comedic opera.

Another key contributor to WFMT's success was Associate Program Director Lois Baum. Michael Spyres stars as the doomed title character opposite Elīna Garanča (Marguerite) and Ildar Abdrazakov (Méphistophélès). Baroque and early music specialist Harry Bicket conducts. Rossini’s take on the indelible Cinderella fairy tale in a rebroadcast from 2014. Coordinates: 41°52′44″N 87°38′10″W / 41.87889°N 87.63611°W / 41.87889; -87.63611. Carl Grapentine joined WFMT in 1986 and has been the host of WFMT’s morning program since 1996. [20] The simulcast continued until 1979, when Midway Broadcasting and Migala Enterprises were granted licenses to share time on the frequency. "WFMT bans recorded ads, asks listeners' help". [2], In August 1976, the FCC granted WFMT temporary authority to simulcast on AM 1450, using the former facilities of WVON, which had moved its call sign and programming to another frequency the previous year. Please visit the. Millions more, throughout the world, experience the Metropolitan Opera on television, through cinemacasts, radio, on tour and recordings.

[2], In 1954, WFMT's studios and transmitter were moved to the LaSalle-Wacker Building, increasing its HAAT to 547 feet. The WFMT Radio Network is your number-one source for classical, folk, jazz and fine arts programs of the highest quality and remarkable affordability.

We think you’ll find a wealth of great programs, programs worthy of great station like yours. Dmitri Hvorostovsky starred as the title character in this performance from 2011 also featuring Barbara Frittoli (Amelia); Ramon Vargas (Gabriele), and Ferruccio Furlanetto (Fiesco).

Star soprano Camilla Nylund is the worldly Marschallin, with the outstanding mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená as her exuberant young lover, Octavian. [35] After suffering a heart attack in 1993, Nordstrand worked as a part-time consultant to the station.[35]. Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I face off in this operatic tale of rivalry and political machinations.

[2][3] All advertising on the station is currently read exclusively by WFMT's on-air hosts. [21], In 1980, WFMT became the first US radio station to join the European Broadcasting Union.

[14], In 1976, WFMT created the Fine Arts Network for broadcast syndication of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera. Soprano Lisette Oropesa is the alluring title character and Michael Fabiano is the infatuated Chevalier des Grieux in this performance of Massenet’s opéra comique. [31], Noted author and broadcaster Studs Terkel began a radio show on WFMT in 1952, remaining on the station until 1997.[32]. "Riverside Pianist Will Be Guest Star on Radio Program", WOAK (FM) in Oak Park Starts on Channel 252, Broadcasting—Telecasting Yearbook Number 1949, Broadcasting—Telecasting Yearbook Number 1950, Rita Jacobs Willens, Radio Pioneer, 62, In the Chicago Area, Rita Jacobs Willens, 62, Founded WFMT Radio, WFMT celebrates 60 years as Chicago radio’s cultural oasis, Classics on AM in Heavy Return to Chi Territory, Chicago's WFMT Celebrates 30 Years of Classical Music, Special Report: The Many Worlds of Local Radio, Armstrongs go to seven Americans, one Canadian, Eight Armstrong honors go to six for FM programming, Late director Mike Nichols launched 'The Midnight Special' at Chicago’s WFMT, WFMT adds Lyric Opera broadcasts to its 'firsts', After 16 Years, Steve Robinson Retires As WFMT’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. [2] A live performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was heard in the US, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden and West Germany simultaneously. Feel free to take your time and wander through this website, and in particular our catalog of programming.

WFMT is an FM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a format of fine arts, classical music programming, and shows exploring such genres as folk and jazz.The station is managed by Window To The World Communications, Inc., owner of WTTW, one of Chicago's two Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television stations. They also launched a Fine Arts Hotline for the Chicago area that same year. [2] This feed was received by cable companies (who transmitted WFMT's programming to their subscribers), as well as by home TVRO users. Today, the Met continues to present high-quality performances with many of the world’s most renowned artists, a superior company of orchestral and choral musicians, a large repertory of works, and the resources to make performances available to the public. The station's programming is also available online. [35] He later became the assistant of original owner Bernard Jacobs. Janáček’s gripping domestic drama, one of the defining operatic scores of the 20th century. The WFMT Radio Network takes client service seriously. Affiliates enjoy an impressive selection of subscription series and specials, updated regularly in our online catalog of available programming. Affiliates can stay informed about our shows though our comprehensive website, its searchable catalog of programming, the.

WFMT is an FM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a format of fine arts, classical music programming, and shows exploring such genres as folk and jazz.The station is managed by Window To The World Communications, Inc., owner of WTTW, one of Chicago's two Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television stations. [2] In 1961, the station won its first Peabody Award. By special agreement, affiliates are exempt from any PRX-specific fees when downloading WFMT Radio Network programs from PRX (though please note that fees may apply for downloading other PRX programs not syndicated by the WFMT Radio Network). [2] A brief attempt at introducing pre-recorded commercial advertising in the early 1990s, the only time in its history, proved unpopular with listeners. [1][5][6] By 1950, the station's frequency had been changed to 105.9 MHz, and its ERP was increased to 9,300 watts. [2] Another collaboration occurred the following year, as the two stations began a pioneering stereo music project in which WTTW broadcast a left audio channel, and WFMT broadcast the right audio channel simultaneously.

[2][14] The station's ERP was also increased and its frequency was changed to the present-day 98.7 MHz. The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts, Any station can broadcast up to two of our. In 2015, Mary Jo Heath became the fourth official “voice of the Met” since the opera began its weekly broadcasts in 1931. [35] Nordstrand moved up to the position of president and general manager in 1970.

We have an unwavering commitment to provide efficient, attentive, professional service to all our affiliate stations. In 1978, WFMT participated in the first stereo relay of a live performance via satellite, from the San Francisco Opera. WFMT's programs can be heard through its satellite services, or syndication, internationally. Since going on the air in 1951, WFMT has garnered a strong reputation for technological innovation and sound quality. WFMT also broadcasts in HD.[43][44].