Playlist for Monday, February 23, 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; and "Carl’s Almanac" at 7:30 am.

10:00 am

Midday with Lisa Flynn

Including the "Daily Excursion" at 11:00 am and "Music in Chicago" at 12:00 pm.

2:00 pm

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree

Including "The Unrush Hour" at 5:00 pm.

7:00 pm

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin

Johannes Brahms, Part II

This is the second of two weeks exploring the music and life of the great German master. Brahms’s love of Hungarian Roma music and folksongs allowed him to create music that speaks to our inner souls. Scholars believe Brahms discarded more works than he published, so let us treasure the music we have from him.

8:00 pm

Live from WFMT

The Grammy-winning, Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion (Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin, and David Skidmore) performs live in the Levin Studio. Hosted by Kerry Frumkin.

10:00 pm

The WFMT Orchestra Series

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61; Joshua Bell, violin; Strauss "Don Juan," Op. 20; Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25, “Classical;” Stravinsky "The Firebird" Suite; Alan Gilbert, conductor.