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New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and moreNew Releases Week of: 04/07/2026
A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.
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Lyric Opera’s ’26-27 Season: Don Giovanni, Omar, Susannah, La traviata, Guys & Dolls, and more
The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.
New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and ViennaNew Releases Week of: 04/07/2026
Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.
New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson
A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi's own.
New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers
Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.
The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly
Matthew Ozawa spoke with WFMT about how virtual reality – paired with a deep love of the genre – might help audiences see one of opera's biggest works in a new light.
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
Woods Hole scientists discovered the song while digitizing old audio recordings last year. The recording was on a well-preserved disc created by a Gray Audograph, a kind of dictation machine used in the 1940s.
New Releases Mar 17: Hello, Goodbye
The final album by British legend Dame Imogen Cooper alongside debuts by rising stars.
CSO’s 90th Ravinia Residency Anchors 2026 Season
The Ravinia Festival's 2026 season coincides with several milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency.
Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations
As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.
New Releases Mar 10: Windsync, Thomas Mesa, and Gil Shaham
The latest works from fan-favorites and newer ensembles alike.
