NEWS/NEW RELEASES
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.”
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.