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New Releases May 13: Dreams, Skies, Fantasies

A particularly evocative group of releases this week features tributes to the night sky (and British women composers), dearly beloved family members, opera fantasies, and dreams. Plus, surveys of music by Johannes Brahms and Errollyn Wallen.

Brandon Patrick George, wearing a white shirt and grey striped tie, holds a flute in front of a green background

Keegan MorrisMarch 1, 2023

Music Director TBA: Elgin Symphony Unveils Flagship Series for 2023-2024

Keegan MorrisFebruary 27, 2023

Heaven and Earth: Music of the Baroque Announces 2023-24 Season

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2023

Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

a white, gray, and yellow warbler in flight

Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Birds

WFMTApril 18, 2024

A motley medley of music inspired by birds of all feathers!

A painting of Antonio Stradivarius at his violin workshop. He is a white man with black hair, wearing a long red jacket and loose light blue pants. His chin is in his hand; he is propping up a violin on one knee and studying it thoughtfully.

What’s So Great About a Stradivarius, Anyways?

Adela SkowronskiApril 17, 2024

Legends like Stradivari can't help but grow over time.

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Watch Star Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden Play Beach & Debussy

WFMTFebruary 23, 2023

Beautiful renditions of works inspired by poetry.

Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber

Associated PressFebruary 20, 2023

The work by Lloyd Webber is one of a dozen new pieces Charles commissioned for the grand occasion taking place May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

CSO 2023-24 Season Announced: Myriad Guest Conductors as Muti Era Closes

Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2023

The season will be the first following the departure of Riccardo Muti as music director. But the maestro will be close at hand as he continues his association with the CSO.

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