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Olivia Belli To Release New Album DAIMON by A.A. Cristi
- January 16, 2026 Composer and pianist Olivia Belli will release a new album, Daimon, on Sony Classical, centered on a piano concerto inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. The recording reflects a personal and mythic exploration of artistic purpose through neoclassical soundscapes and collaborative performance.
Decca Classics to Release LISE DAVIDSEN: LIVE AT THE MET by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 16, 2026 Decca Classics will present Lise Davidsen: Live at the Met, a live recital recorded during the soprano’s landmark solo appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in September 2023.
Spoleto Festival USA Launches Partnership with Apple Music Classical by Josh Sharpe
- January 16, 2026 Spoleto Festival USA has set Live from Spoleto 2025: Orchestra, the first release in a new, multi-project partnership with Apple Music Classical. The collaboration presents exclusive recordings from the Festival’s 2025 Orchestra performances. Listen to a single now.
Luna Composition Lab Unveils 10th Anniversary Commissioning Celebration by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 15, 2026 Luna Composition Lab will celebrate its 10th anniversary by commissioning nearly 75 new works for 50 alumni, to be performed by top ensembles in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
Miller Theatre to Present a Composer Portrait of Lisa Bielawa by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 15, 2026 Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will continue its 2025–26 Composer Portraits series with Lisa Bielawa. In its Miller debut, Contemporaneous joins forces with the Rome Prize–winning composer and vocalist for a world premiere Miller Theatre commission.
Miller Theatre Continues Composer Portraits Series With Andrew McIntosh by A.A. Cristi
- January 14, 2026 Miller Theatre at Columbia University will present a Composer Portrait featuring the works of Andrew McIntosh. Scheduled for February 5, the event will explore McIntosh's significant contributions to contemporary music, highlighting his unique compositions.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils Winter–Spring Season As It Approaches 30th Anniversary by A.A. Cristi
- January 14, 2026 The Boston Modern Orchestra Project has announced its upcoming winter-spring season, featuring a series of premieres and new recordings. The season promises a lineup of performances, showcasing both contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces.
Third Coast Percussion to Perform World Premiere And West Coast Premiere Of New Works By Jlin by Chloe Rabinowitz
- January 14, 2026 Third Coast Percussion will premiere Jlin's compositions 'Fragmentation' and 'Premonition' at the 92nd Street Y, followed by performances at UCSB. The ensemble will also tour the East Coast with the Strum, Strike, Bend program featuring violinist Simone Porter.
New York Festival Of Song To Present FUGITIVES by A.A. Cristi
- January 14, 2026 The New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will present 'FUGITIVES' on February 12, 2026, at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall. This poignant program features works by Kurt Weill and other composers, reflecting on the impact of fascism in Europe.
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils 2026 Winter-Spring Highlights by Josh Sharpe
- January 14, 2026 The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) has announced the wide-ranging program of its Winter-Spring 2026 season, approaching its 30th year. Season’s highlights include Boston performances of a trio of monodramas, the revival of a neglected opera, and the world premiere of three BMOP-commissioned orchestral works.
2026 George and Nora London Foundation Opera Competition Finals Set For Next Month by Stephi Wild
- January 13, 2026 The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers will hold its 54th event in 2026, with a public final round at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center on Friday, February 20, at 4:00 pm