Audra McDonald announces her forthcoming album, Sing Happy, with the New York Philharmonic conducted by her longtime music director Andy Einhorn. Her first collaboration with Decca Gold and first solo album with full orchestra was recorded live on May 1 at the Philharmonic’s Spring Gala and features Ms. McDonald’s new repertoire and works she has not yet recorded. On Twitter, she commented, “So excited to share this album. Getting to sing with the @nyphil is such a dream come true!”

Sing Happy is slated for a digital release on May 11 and physical release on May 25. To read the full press release, click here. (Photo courtesy of New York Philharmonic / Chris Lee)