News/New Releases
April 1, 2026
Terra Infirma (the album) releases April 17, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated harpist Yolanda Kondonassis will release her new album TERRA INFIRMA on April 17 through Azica Records. The recording of Esmail’s Terra Infirma features the Interlochen Orchestra and conductor Andrew Grams.
March 20, 2026
I Wonder as I Wander is out now
Esmail’s arrangement for piano trio of the popular Christmas carol has been released on streaming platforms.
March 12, 2026
Official Trailer for the Terra Infirma Project is out now
The Official Trailer for Terra Infirma: From Spark to Flame, a documentary by Fulvew Productions, is out on YouTube. The documentary covers Esmail’s collaboration with harpist Yolanda Kondonassis in co-creating the piece.
February 27, 2026
Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz is out now
Long-awaited after last year’s viral instagram reel, the recording of Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice), featuring singers Saili Oak and Lucy Fitz Gibbon, is out now on streaming platforms.
February 23, 2026
Double Concerto interview on WETA FM
Listen to Orli Shaham’s beautiful interview about Reena’s new Double Concerto — written for her and Gil Shaham
January 29, 2026
Philadelphia Orchestra announces 26/27 Season
Including the world premier of Esmail Concerto for Orchestra (co-commissioned with San Francisco Symphony) to premiere in May 2027, conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin
January 2, 2026
Clarinetists: there is still time to join the International Clarinet Association’s consortium for Reena’s new work for clarinet and piano!
December 15, 2025
Review: Kuttanadan Punjayile with Cleveland Orchestra
“…one of the evening’s highlights: “Kuttanadan Punjayile,” a South Indian folk song arranged by Reena Esmail. Unfamiliar to many in the audience, it made a quiet, powerful impression — poised and sincere, a reminder that holiday music can include multitudes.”
September 17, 2025
Viral reel crosses 1M views on Instagram
A video of Saili Oak and Lucy Fitz Gibbon performing Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice) has received wide-spread attention on Instagram
August 5, 2025
Marlboro Music Festival Residency
A beautiful review of Reena’s 2025 residency at Marlboro Music Festival
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Sŭnāō’: Two Reenas Create Music Introducing Western Choirs To Hindustani Raag
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Reena Esmail’s Malhaar Is a Rainmaker for Los Angeles Master Chorale
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April 1, 2026
Terra Infirma (the album) releases April 17, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated harpist Yolanda Kondonassis will release her new album TERRA INFIRMA on April 17 through Azica Records. The recording of Esmail’s Terra Infirma features the Interlochen Orchestra and conductor Andrew Grams.
March 20, 2026
I Wonder as I Wander is out now
Esmail’s arrangement for piano trio of the popular Christmas carol has been released on streaming platforms.
February 27, 2026
Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz is out now
Long-awaited after last year’s viral instagram reel, the recording of Meri Sakhi Ki Avaaz (My Sister’s Voice), featuring singers Saili Oak and Lucy Fitz Gibbon, is out now on streaming platforms.
February 20, 2026
A new album of Reena’s choral works is out, with recordings of See Me, Together at Last from Quarantine Madrigals, We are Love and Trust the Ballot from Say Your Name
February 9, 2026
American Tapestry album is out now
The musicians of Pacific Symphony release a new album of chamber music including Esmail’s Saans
November 1, 2025
Crystal Preludes: Book I is out!
Reena’s full set of preludes for solo piano, written from 2020 to 2025 is out in an exended edition with performance notes.
September 12, 2025
Ember releases debut album Birds of Paradise
A new arrangement of Saans for violin, cello and harp is featured on Ember’s debut album.
August 8, 2025
New EP of Exaltations by Cathedral Choral Society
Cathedral Choral Society has released an EP of Reena’s three movement work, Exaltations.
August 1, 2025
Rozana now available with Murphy Music Press
Reena’s new grade 2 band piece is available for the fall. Listen and peruse the score here.