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04/20/2026

Photographer Michael Day joins WNIU on air from 3 until 4 p.m., and you'll get a chance to win greeting cards featuring some of his incredible photographs.

04/13/2026

Tonight on Encore!, we share music from the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra and their performance of Tchaikovksy's Symphony No. 5. Listen tonight at 7pm on 90.5fm and WNIU.org, and you can hear the BJSO's next performance this Sunday at Blackhawk Technical College.

04/10/2026

Get your “Conductor Cat” socks and support the classical music on WNIU when you donate during our upcoming spring fundraiser, starting next week! Thanks for your continued support of local public radio 🎶

03/23/2026

Tonight on Encore! - the Rockford Symphony Orchestra performs Academy Award-winning movie scores. From Breakfast at Tiffany's "Moon River" to music from Black Panther, we'll cover a lot of ground - and of course some John Williams. Listen tonight at 7pm on 90.5fm and WNIU.org.

01/27/2026

The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music.

01/10/2026

The opera company has called the Kennedy Center home for more than 50 years.

Numerous artists and musicians have canceled their scheduled appearances at the performing arts center after the board voted to add Trump's name to the institution.

01/09/2026

5th position definitely the most difficult. IYKYK.

Brass yoga ...

01/07/2026

One Northern Illinois University music professor isn’t letting the male-dominated field get in her way.

In the world of classical music, male orchestra conductors significantly outnumber female conductors. But one Northern Illinois University music professor isn’t letting that get in her way. She shares her story of perseverance despite personal and professional challenges.

12/31/2025

Listen in Friday at 10 a.m. for "New Year's Day from Vienna." The ever-popular annual New Year's Day Concert will be performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Yannick Nezet-Seguim, in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, in Vienna. The Philharmonic sends people all over the world a New Year's greeting in the spirit of hope, friendship and peace. WNIU's most festive way to start 2026! Special holiday programming on WNIU is brought to you, in part, by Benassi Family Dentistry.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Classical WNIU! Keep the radio on throughout the day on Christmas to help set the mood and inspire your festivities with holiday favorites and beautiful pieces performed by the world's finest orchestras. A special gift for all! Special holiday programming on WNIU is brought to you, in part, by Benassi Family Dentistry.