Playlist for Monday, October 19, 2026

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff

6:00 am

Mornings with Jan Weller

Including news and weather on the hour between 6:00 am and 9:00 am.

7:00 am

WFMT Membership Drive

Until 7:00 pm. Enjoy the best classical music through the day with your favorite WFMT personalities and special guests, and support the music you love by calling (773) 279-2100 or by visiting wfmt.com.

7:00 pm

Exploring Music

Gustav Mahler, Part 2 (1860-1911)

For a second week, we continue with the life and works of Gustav Mahler. This week features "Kindertotenlieder," sung by Kathleen Ferrier; "Symphony of a Thousand;" and tenor Fritz Wunderlich singing 'The Drinking Song of the Earth's Sorrow' from "Das Lied von der Erde." This is to name just a few highlights- you don’t want to miss this week!

8:00 pm

Live from WFMT

Hearing in Color's resident vocal ensemble Chroma presents "We the People," a dynamic performance about belonging and justice. Chicago’s newest chamber choir blends contemporary works, reimagined favorites, and new commissions to explore what it means to feel welcome and how we acknowledge the many voices that shape our country. Their program includes works by Jasmine Barnes, Ysaye M. Barnwell, and Caroline Shaw. Chroma will also perform some pieces written especially for the ensemble by Steve Wallace and Jalen Scott. Hosted by Kerry Frumkin.

10:00 pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Adams "Frenzy: a short symphony" (US premiere); Stravinsky "The Firebird" Suite; "The Rite of Spring;" Gustavo Dudamel, conductor.