WFMT Hosts Conversation with Bach in the City Music Director

Richard Webster discusses the new early music organization's upcoming vocal works program.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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WFMT, Chicago's classical music radio station, recently hosted a conversation with Richard Webster, the music director of the city's newest early music organization, Bach in the City. The discussion focused on the group's upcoming program featuring the great vocal works of composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Why it matters

The interview provides insight into the growing early music scene in Chicago, as well as the continued popularity and relevance of Bach's choral and vocal compositions centuries after they were written.

The details

During the conversation, Webster discussed Bach in the City's mission to bring historically informed performances of Baroque music to Chicago audiences. He highlighted the organization's upcoming concert series showcasing some of Bach's most acclaimed vocal works, including the Mass in B Minor and the St. Matthew Passion.

  • The interview was conducted on March 7, 2026 and aired on WFMT.

The players

Richard Webster

The music director of Bach in the City, Chicago's newest early music organization.

Oliver Camacho

The WFMT announcer who conducted the interview with Richard Webster.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be bringing these masterpieces to life in historically informed performances that capture the spirit and emotion Bach poured into his vocal works.”

— Richard Webster, Music Director, Bach in the City (WFMT)

What’s next

Listeners can find more information about Bach in the City's upcoming concert schedule and ticket sales on the organization's website.

The takeaway

The interview highlights the growing appreciation for early music in Chicago and the continued relevance of Bach's timeless vocal compositions, which continue to captivate audiences centuries after they were written.