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Soirée Cedille Unites Artists and Supporters — Be Part of It
Each fall, Soirée Cedille becomes a celebration of Chicago’s classical music community. More than just a concert, the evening, on Sunday, September 28, beginning at 5pm, brings together patrons, artists, and leaders from across the performing arts community in a shared spirit of discovery and support. Guests gather not only to enjoy world-class performances, but also to experience firsthand the power of Cedille’s mission: creating recordings that spotlight Chicago’s remarkable musicians and elevate their artistry to the world stage.
At Soirée Cedille, friendships are strengthened and new connections are formed as donors and artists share the same space, celebrating a common passion for music. By supporting Cedille, donors help artists take bold steps in their careers, building the visibility and recognition that lead to more concert engagements, commissions, and professional growth.
While the deadline for dinner reservations has passed, we warmly invite you to join us for the concert portion of the evening, either in person in Chicago or online. The concert will feature some of Chicago’s most inspiring musicians, headlined by the winner of Cedille’s recent Emerging Artist Competition, oboist Oliver Talukder, and baritone Will Liverman, offering a glimpse into the breadth of artistry Cedille is proud to champion.
Whether sitting in the hall or tuning in virtually, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that celebrates the power of music and the artists who create it. Together, we continue to lift up Chicago’s musicians, expanding their reach and ensuring that their voices are heard across the world. We hope you will join us for this special evening of music and celebration.
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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.
Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh’s 16th album on Cedille Records, The American Concerto, Volume One, features Vijay Iyer’s Trouble and the world premiere recording of Courtney Bryan‘s Syzygy, performed with the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble conducted by Tim Weiss.
With the new month comes a new featured playlist on Spotify — or, in this case, a refresh of our Artist Debuts on Cedille playlist, originally created in 2022 to celebrate the inaugural album by the first Emerging Artist Competition winner, saxophonist Julian Velasco.
The update is to celebrate oboist Oliver Talukder, winner of Cedille’s second competition, as well as other artists who have made their Cedille debus since 2022. (Oliver’s track will be added on Friday when his album, Briefly Gorgeous, is released.)
Enjoy Cedille’s Weekly Featured Release.