Lyric Opera of Chicago, under the baton of Enrique Mazzola, presents The Listeners, a striking new opera by Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek, based on an original story by Jordan Tannahill. The work unfolds within a community bound together by circumstance and belief, shaped by the unsettling presence of an unexplained “hum” that blurs perception and reality. Through Mazzoli’s …

Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu’s new album is a personal reflection of her journey in the music world, from some of the very first pieces she played as a child to significant milestones such as her concerto debut at age 9. The repertoire centers Mozart’s Rondo in D, K. 382, performed with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The …

A celebration of nature and renewal, cellist Gautier Capuçon’s new album brings together works that reflect the beauty and resilience of our world. With his signature warmth and intensity, Capuçon invites listeners on a journey that is both intimate and universal: music that resonates deeply with today’s need for harmony and hope. The album features 17 works from 16 contemporary …