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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.

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Adela Skowronski

Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)
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Louise Kern-Kensler

Playlist: Beethoven For Bad Days
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Adela Skowronski

Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites

Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis
Adela SkowronskiMay 28, 2026
Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.

New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more
Adela SkowronskiMay 26, 2026
Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.

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2024’s Best Classical Christmas Albums
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Stormy Weather in Classical Music
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8 Musical Side Dishes
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Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History
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Guarneri Hall Announces 2026-27 Season
Adela SkowronskiMay 8, 2026
The season opens with its flagship NEXUS Chamber Music Festival. followed by all nine Prokofiev piano sonatas, music of revolutions, and more.

Chicago Sinfonietta Pauses All Programming
Adela SkowronskiMay 7, 2026
In a statement on their website, Chicago Sinfonietta cites a lack of return to pre-pandemic audience revenue as the main driver behind their suspension.
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AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts
Adela SkowronskiMay 5, 2026
Radio highlights and local events that honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
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