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A musical tribute to humanity: Eduard Resatsch transforms Saint-Exupéry’s "The Little Prince" into an orchestral tapestry of light and shadow. Conducted by Oksana Lyniv, Les Visions du Prince will have its world premiere at the Philharmonie de Paris on February 25, 2026.

On Tuesday 20^th February 1816, Gioachino Rossini’s opera buffa The Barber of Seville received its premiere at the Teatro Argentina in Rome. Written in just over three weeks (with revisions added later), it is now hailed as a masterclass of the operatic canon and considered by some to be the composer’s magnum opus—put down the pitchforks, William Tell “Overture” fans. At the time, however, it wasn’t quite so clear that it would go on to so storied a reputation. Worse yet, the first performance was nothing short of a cataclysm for the then-27 year old Rossini.

Women Composers: A Graded Anthology for Cello and Piano is a three-book series celebrating cello music by female composers. Volume 1 brings together 28 works by 14 composers from the 19th century to the present day, and features a range of genres including Romantic character pieces, early ragtime, jazz- and swing-inspired works, and contemporary compositions.

Discover the magic of Claude Debussy with this curated selection of his piano music suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Featuring pieces from “Children’s Corner”, “Suite bergamasque”, the beloved “Clair de lune”, and other iconic works, the volume invites young and adult pianists alike to experience Debussy’s floating melodies and rich harmonies.

The “Best of Classics” series would not be complete without piano works by Pyotr Ilyich Tschaikovsky. This collection of 30 original compositions and arrangements includes highlights from “Swan Lake”, “The Nutcracker”, “Piano Concerto No. 1”, “Capriccio italien”, and popular piano works from “Children’s Album”, “The Seasons”, and “Chanson triste”.

Johanna Senfter (1879–1961) was a gifted composer who, like many of her contemporaries, was largely forgotten after the rise of the Second Viennese School. Rooted in the late Romantic tradition and inspired by her mentor Max Reger, her 9 Lieder op. 15, composed around 1913, offer expressive, finely crafted vocal miniatures for intermediate singers.

Dora Pejačević’s Early Piano Pieces offer a vibrant collection of romantic piano miniatures suitable for intermediate players. Ideal for lessons, recitals or examinations, this collection is a valuable addition to any pedagogical library and a compelling introduction to Pejačević’s distinctive musical world.

For the first time since its creation, Carmina Burana is now available in a dedicated edition for children’s voices. Featuring two of the most beloved movements from Carl Orff’s iconic masterpiece, Amor volat undique and Tempus est iocundum, the new “Ragazzi” vocal score brings all choral parts together in a single setting, making it especially accessible and well suited to youth choirs.

“Women Composers: A Graded Anthology for Guitar” is a new series from Eva Beneke and Heike Matthiesen that brings together an outstanding and long-overdue collection of guitar works by women composers. This series represents a practical and significant step towards a more inclusive and representative guitar curriculum.

A sonic refusal and a primal cry: Chaya Czernowin’s NO! is a powerful "Lament for the Innocent". Addressing humanitarian crises with visceral intensity, the work celebrates its French premiere in Paris on February 20, 2026.