Playlist for Friday, October 16, 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 1 (1860-1911)

'A symphony should be like the world: it must embrace everything.' With his ten-plus symphonies, Mahler’s world extended horizons beyond anything known to concert audiences. His vision stretched the boundaries of the orchestra, of the symphonic form, and even this radio show! Join us for two full weeks on the symphonies of Gustav Mahler.

8:00 pm

Evening Music

11:00 pm

Best of Studs Terkel

Tito Gobbi (11/10/1971). A conversation with Italian baritone Tito Gobbi (1913–1984) which took place when Mr. Gobbi was in Chicago to direct Rossini's "Barber of Seville" at Lyric Opera.