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Join us for Soirée Cedille — a Celebration of Music and Community
Join Cedille Records for an unforgettable evening of music and conviviality at our annual Soirée Cedille benefit on Sunday, September 27 at Venue SIX10 at the Spertus Institute (610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago). This special night will bring together music lovers, artists, and supporters to celebrate Cedille’s mission of championing Chicago’s finest classical musicians.
Soirée Cedille is more than a gala — it’s a joyous gathering of the entire Chicago classical music community. Each year, artists, patrons, educators, and supporters from across the city come together as one Cedille family, united by a shared belief in the power of music and the importance of championing local talent. The room resounds with connection, conversation, and pride in
what Chicago’s classical musicians are achieving together.
The evening’s highlight will be a spectacular concert featuring internationally acclaimed singers from the Haymarket Opera Company’s recent Cedille recording, Leonardo Vinci: Artaserse (Key’Mon Murrah, countertenor; Elijah McCormick, male soprano; and Eric Ferring, tenor) and rising-star percussionist Britton-René Collins on marimba, performing works from her forthcoming Cedille debut album.
The evening also affords a unique opportunity to participate in Cedille’s mission in a direct and meaningful way. At each Soirée, we raise funds for an upcoming recording project, giving guests the chance to support a specific artist and an album project in its earliest stages. It’s a powerful reminder that every recording begins with a community of patrons who believe in the music and want to help bring it to life.
The event will honor people whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the arts. Cedille Board member, Eva Fishell Lichtenberg will receive the Martin D. Ginsburg Award, named in honor of Cedille’s first Board Chair and most enthusiastic advocate. We will recognize The People’s Music School with our Musical Partnership Award in celebration of its 50 years of serving Chicago’s youth as the city’s largest tuition-free music school (2025 Cedille Emerging Artist Competition winner, oboist Oliver Talukder is a proud alumnus).
It’s this spirit of warmth and shared purpose that makes Soirée Cedille so memorable. Whether reconnecting with friends, meeting the artists behind the recordings, or simply enjoying extraordinary performances in an intimate setting, the evening offers a meaningful way to engage with Cedille’s work. It’s a celebration not only of the organization’s mission, but of the community that makes it possible — an experience you won’t want to miss.
Join us at Soirée Cedille, where music and community come together with purpose. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit this page or call 773.989.2515. We look forward to celebrating with you on September 27!
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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.