WFMT 98.7 Chicago, IL

WFMT holds significant American classical radio history - Chicago's institutional classical music station operating since 1946 with commitment to repertoire breadth and serious curation. Programming emphasizes orchestral material, concerto forms, chamber music, and classical composition across centuries. At 128 kbps bitrate, dynamic range compresses but classical music's structural clarity survives. Talk segments feature conductor interviews, musicology commentary, and performance context. Presenters display obvious musical expertise. The station's long institutional presence suggests deep rel…