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Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season

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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Adela SkowronskiSeptember 16, 2026

Composers from A to Z
Oliver CamachoSeptember 15, 2026

New Releases September 15: Joshua Bell, Lise Davidsen, and more
Oliver CamachoSeptember 8, 2026

New Releases September 8: Stars of the String World

New Releases September 8: Stars of the String World
Oliver CamachoSeptember 8, 2026
Four star violinists debut very personal and specialized repertoire, plus a world premiere by a father and son duo.

New Releases September 1: Icons and Emerging Artists
Oliver CamachoSeptember 1, 2026
Rising stars appear alongside great musical paragons on this week's musical roundup.

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Playlist: Gratitude and Giving Thanks
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200 Years of Strauss Junior
Reena Esmail in a black pantsuit with a generous, deep red scarf on a park bench, gray, natural background.

Cultural Crossovers: Different Musical Traditions Reimagine Classical
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Playlist: Music for Children and Parents to Enjoy Together
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New Releases August 18: Laura Strickling, Jocelyn Hagen, and more
Oliver CamachoAugust 18, 2026
American women composers dominate this week’s releases and are even included in Bruce Liu’s latest solo piano recital, plus cellist Nicolas Alstaedt spotlights Finnish composer Olli Mustonen.

New Releases August 11: Musical Discoveries
Oliver CamachoAugust 11, 2026
Selections focused almost entirely on “new” music, be it discoveries of the 18th century, rarities from Finland, or premiere recordings of contemporary composers.
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New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more
Oliver CamachoAugust 4, 2026
New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.
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