WFMT Classical

WFMT Classical has been Chicago's classical voice for decades, and for good reason. The programming is serious without being stuffy. You get the full sweep from Bach to John Adams, Henry Purcell to Kaija Saariaho. Morning slots lean toward orchestral warhorses, but afternoons dig into chamber works and contemporary compositions that lesser stations wouldn't touch. The hosts know their stuff, offering context without lecturing. It's the kind of station that respects your intelligence. You won't hear the same ten pieces on rotation. Sure, the fundraising drives can be trying, but the music makes…