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New Releases November 10: Piano and Vocal Arrangements

Works for piano and choral ensembles, including the debut album of BBC New Generation artist Lukas Sternath and new recordings featuring Chinese soprano Ying Fang.

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Adela SkowronskiNovember 3, 2026

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New Releases October 13: Women in Classical Music
Adela SkowronskiOctober 13, 2026
Highlighting new albums from multiple women, including the newest opera by Missy Mazzoli and a young violinist's debut.

New Releases October 6: Himari, Trifonov, and more
Adela SkowronskiOctober 6, 2026
An exploration into Latin American piano music, a prodigy's debut album, a three-CD Beethoven set, and more of the latest from the classical music world.

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Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice
Adela SkowronskiOctober 5, 2026
The rising star discusses the influence of Heifetz in her own life, the importance of having a musical idol, and more.

New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 29, 2026
Albums dedicated to the music of famous composers, and a new release to whet our appetite for Jeanine De Bique’s return to Chicago.

Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 26, 2026
The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
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