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A cycle of songs that chart “birth, blooming, fracturing, and rebirth” in the year of the coronavirus.

All-stars including Sasha Cooke, Daniel Hope, and members of the SF Opera Orchestra highlight a splendid new recording featuring the Violins of Hope.

A new digital label aims to celebrate the full history and range of Black composers in monthly installments.

Joined by Orfeo 55 on her latest disc, the ambitious singer/conductor puts her unique stamp on a wide swath of Baroque arias and songs.

Featuring powerful settings of Langston Hughes texts, a new recording with pianist Paul Sánchez highlights a century of works by Black composers.

A new sonata by Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra highlights the Cuban guitarist’s latest disc.

The pianist brings disciplined expression to Frederic Rzewski’s politically charged ruminations.

Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish, and Sō Percussion record Shaw’s Americana-steeped song cycle.

Tenor Isaí Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko reveal lovely and unusual art songs.

The composer’s latest dramatic oratorio portrays the story of Jesus from a Jewish perspective.