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Tickets on sale for FUSE: Collaborations in Song!

Be the first to witness the five incredible new song cycles written for the fourth annual FUSE: Collaborations in Song program. Join Catalyst New Music and Boston Singers' Resource for an exciting evening of poetry, music, and captivating performances. Celebrate the healing power of human creativity and connection through song!

FUSE: Collaborations in Song is a uniquely collaborative song-development program for singers, composers, and poets that results in the creation of amazing new song cycles that are tailor-made for the singers who will give their world-premiere performance!

​We can't wait for you to hear what our FUSE 2026 artists have been dreaming up! There’s truly something for everyone on this beautifully varied program, so reserve your seats today!

Catalyst New Music brings ZAL & THE PHOENIX to local schools!

Thanks to a generous Creative Projects for Schools Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Catalyst New Music has had the pleasure of bringing Shohreh Shakoory's beautiful new fairy tale opera Zal & the Phoenix to schools around Boston!

Over 750 students in the Greater Boston area were captivated by the wisdom of this ancient Persian tale, the brilliant music of Shohreh Shakoory, and the gorgeous singing and storytelling of soprano Vanessa Naghdi.

A big thanks to the participating schools and all the students for being an incredible audience!

TRANSFORMATIONS now available!

Catalyst New Music’s Co-Artistic Directors Omar Najmi and Brendon Shapiro have released a new song album in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary.

Transformations is now streaming on all major platforms and available for purchase! All proceeds go to support the mission of Catalyst New Music.

Featuring music by Gerald Finzi, Ernest Chausson, Robert Schumann, and Omar Najmi, with poetry by Marlanda Dekine.

Click HERE for more information about Transformations.