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New Releases May 27: Harp, Oboe, Rachmaninoff

Releases this week cast light on an unheralded English woman composer (Madeleine Dring) in works for oboe, selections for harp by Marcel Tournier, plus a tribute to a great 20th century singer, mixed cello repertoire, and albums exploring the musical ranges of Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn.

Jiao Sun seated at the piano in a blue dress

WFMTSeptember 10, 2023

Video: Pianist Jiao Sun Plays Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, and More

Keegan MorrisSeptember 6, 2023

These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!

Ryuichi Sakamoto gazes pensively at the camera

Associated PressAugust 29, 2023

‘Opus,’ the farewell of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, will premiere at Venice Film Festival

Woman in colorful robe and jade colored earrings against stone wall

Anna Netrebko to sing at Palm Beach Opera gala in first US appearance since 2019

Associated PressAugust 7, 2024

Past Palm Beach Opera galas featured Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, Renée Fleming, and Bryn Terfel.

Yuval Sharon to direct Met Opera’s new stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Associated PressAugust 6, 2024

The Met also said Tuesday that Nézet-Séguin's contract had been extended by six years through 2029-30.

Playlists

classical chores man vacuuming rock out

Playlist: Classical Music for Chores

Fatima DabbahAugust 27, 2023

With this upbeat, energizing playlist, you may actually find yourself enjoying your chores!

Classical Music-Loving Animals to Bring a Smile to Your Face

Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2023

Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.

Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24

Keegan MorrisAugust 22, 2023

The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.