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Thank you for your generous support of Cedille’s work! Energized by all the exciting music-making we have planned for recording and release 2026, we invite you to consider playing an even closer role in Cedille’s work by helping bring an upcoming recording to life. Your generosity has long helped Cedille champion Chicago’s extraordinary classical musicians; we hope you might want to expand on that now by supporting a recording (or multiple recordings) that features artists and/or repertoire you especially love.
Each Cedille album represents a profound commitment to the artists and the music. From the first planning conversations to the final mastered release, Cedille assumes full responsibility for recording, production, promotion, and global distribution — always ensuring that musicians are supported thoughtfully throughout the process. Depending on the scope of the project, costs typically range from $50,000 to more than $100,000 for large-scale orchestral or vocal recordings, reflecting months of careful work by our artists, producers, engineers, and staff.
Support at any level makes a meaningful difference. Some donors choose to underwrite fully an entire album, while others contribute a portion of the costs. All gifts help ensure that these important artistic visions reach audiences around the world. We would be glad to share additional details about the recordings currently in development listed here, including budgets, repertoire, and the musicians involved.
Many sponsors find it especially rewarding to engage more closely with a project — whether by observing a recording session, receiving behind-the-scenes updates, or simply knowing they played a direct role in promoting the work of artists or sharing music about which they care deeply. Album sponsorship is one of the most tangible and impactful ways to nurture the careers of musicians whose artistry enriches our city and beyond.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Cedille family. Everything we do to advance the careers of Chicago’s finest classical musicians is possible because of the generosity and encouragement of supporters like you. We hope we continue to earn your confidence and support in the years ahead. To support Cedille Records, any of our upcoming projects, or for more information, please contact Julie Polanski, 773.989.2518 or julie@cedillerecords.org
Recommended
Pacifica Quartet’s final album in the American Collections trilogy – American Portraits. Bringing together touchstones of the American repertoire, American Portraits features some of the most canonical American chamber works alongside world premiere recordings of two newly commissioned works.
Winner of Cedille Records’ 2025 Emerging Artist Competition, Chicago-born oboist Oliver Talukder makes his solo recording debut with Briefly Gorgeous. Joined by pianist Moriah Trenk, Talukder presents an album inspired by themes of identity, love, family, and belonging. Drawing on his Mexican and Bengali heritage and his Chicago upbringing, the program explores where classical music intersects with Latino and South Asian traditions, creating a musical portrait shaped by Talukder’s unique story.
To celebrate the Oct. 9 release of American Portraits, the Pacifica Quartet‘s 18th album for Cedille, a playlist with a track from each of its Cedille albums, in chronological order, starting with its very first CD in 1999.
On Sunday, September 27 many of Chicago’s most enthusiastic classical music supporters gathered at Venue SIX10 to celebrate Cedille Records with wonderful performances, meaningful presentations of our annual awards, and delicious food and drink.