Playlist for Saturday, April 25, 2026

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff

7:00 am

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn

With news at 7:00 am; "Saturday Morning Listener's Choice" at 8:00 am; and "Soundtrack" at 9:00 am.

11:00 am

Introductions

WFMT features talented young classical musicians from around the Chicago area. Please visit wfmt.com for details on today’s program.

12:00 pm

Metropolitan Opera

Bellini's La sonnambula

Nadine Sierra (Amina); Xabier Anduaga (Elvino); Alexander Vinogradov (Rodolfo); Sydney Mancasola (Lisa); Metropolitan Opera Cho & Orch/Riccardo Frizza. Sung in Italian. Recorded October 18, 2025.

3:00 pm

Afternoon Music

4:00 pm

Listening to Singers with Oliver Camacho

A tribute to the late bass-baritone José van Dam (August 25, 1940–February 17, 2026), who was revered for his artistry, intelligence, and humility.

5:00 pm

Weekend Evening Music

8:00 pm

Folkstage hosted by Marilyn Rea Beyer

From the archives: One night in 2015 at Old Town School of Folk Music, Tom Paxton and Janis Ian performed as a trio with guitarist Robin Bullock. All the hilarity and tenderness was captured for WFMT’s Folkstage.

9:00 pm

The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer

Stop and smell the roses and listen to songs about flowers, perfume, and other lovely scents for “National Sense of Smell Day.” Really. It’s a thing!