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New Releases July 21: John Holiday, Nathalie Stutzmann, and more

The debut of an Early Music ensemble, a countertenor finalist on NBC’s The Voice, and more from this week’s new releases.

Adela SkowronskiMarch 2, 2026

Music of the Baroque Announces 2026-27 Season

Oliver CamachoFebruary 24, 2026

New Releases Feb 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 20, 2026

Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Felix Klieser, dressed in black, holds his French horn with his feet

New Releases Apr 28: Felix Klieser, Pacho Flores, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 28, 2026

World premiere recordings and re-orchestrations make for a colorful week of new releases.

Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

Adela SkowronskiApril 23, 2026

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

Playlists

Playlist: Classical Fire and Flames

Playlist: A Classical Fishing Trip

Playlist: Soprano Ailyn Pérez Shares the Music and Singers Close to Her Heart

Playlist: Classical Music for the Earth and Environment

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Portrait of Orli Shaham, smiling, in front of a light stone wall

New Releases Feb 17: Exciting Chamber Works

Oliver CamachoFebruary 17, 2026

Contemporary composers explore textures that can only be achieved with small ensembles.

New Releases Feb 10: Revisiting

Oliver CamachoFebruary 10, 2026

Albums that renew music of the past, from the practice of compline to one of the oldest operas by a Black American composer.

2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 4, 2026

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff