Category Archives: Modern Composition
Mary Kouyoumdjian ~ 2 Suitcases
The refugee crisis continues to rage around the world, sparking a dual backlash of racism and xenophobia. The focus may have shifted from the southern border of the U.S. to the demolished camps of Gaza, but the story remains the
Mary Kouyoumdjian ~ 2 Suitcases
The refugee crisis continues to rage around the world, sparking a dual backlash of racism and xenophobia. The focus may have shifted from the southern border of the U.S. to the demolished camps of Gaza, but the story remains the
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #8
Andrzej Pietrewicz continues to challenge common assumptions of how sacred music can sound. All too often, devotional albums are so safe that they dilute the creativity of the Creator. This Toronto composer knows that awe comes from the unexpected, and that
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #8
Andrzej Pietrewicz continues to challenge common assumptions of how sacred music can sound. All too often, devotional albums are so safe that they dilute the creativity of the Creator. This Toronto composer knows that awe comes from the unexpected, and that
Diane McLoughlin & The Casimir Connection ~ Reflection
Reflection is a seemingly simple title that hides great complexity, and there’s a pleasing symmetry in the fact that saxophonist Diane McLoughlin has chosen it as the title for the latest album from The Casimir Connection, an ensemble featuring piano,
Diane McLoughlin & The Casimir Connection ~ Reflection
Reflection is a seemingly simple title that hides great complexity, and there’s a pleasing symmetry in the fact that saxophonist Diane McLoughlin has chosen it as the title for the latest album from The Casimir Connection, an ensemble featuring piano,
Simon Leoza ~ ACTE III
Simon Leoza has been honing his craft in the three years since the release of his debut album Albatross. A live album was followed by a pair of singles and scores for a ballet and a short film. In September, he
Simon Leoza ~ ACTE III
Simon Leoza has been honing his craft in the three years since the release of his debut album Albatross. A live album was followed by a pair of singles and scores for a ballet and a short film. In September, he
Simeon Walker ~ Four Suffolk Sea Scenes
Serendipity is the phenomenon of finding valuable things without searching for them. When you’re fulfilled, this is just a happy coincidence, but when you’ve suffered a loss, it can be a profound, even quasi-religious moment. Nature can be a particularly
Simeon Walker ~ Four Suffolk Sea Scenes
Serendipity is the phenomenon of finding valuable things without searching for them. When you’re fulfilled, this is just a happy coincidence, but when you’ve suffered a loss, it can be a profound, even quasi-religious moment. Nature can be a particularly
Glowworm ~ Harvest
Glowworm ~ now the duo of Kevin Scott Davis and pianist & vocalist Asia Dojnikowska with guests on strings and double bass ~ has already made a huge impression with the video for “The Garden,” directed by Andy Trimbach. The opening
Glowworm ~ Harvest
Glowworm ~ now the duo of Kevin Scott Davis and pianist & vocalist Asia Dojnikowska with guests on strings and double bass ~ has already made a huge impression with the video for “The Garden,” directed by Andy Trimbach. The opening
MIZU ~ Forest Scenes
Forest Scenes is an album of transitions: transitions between seasons, careers and identities. MIZU‘s last album, Distant Intervals, was released under the name Issei Herr; before that, the Juilliard-trained cellist was part of a more conventional world. While stretching boundaries of gender and
MIZU ~ Forest Scenes
Forest Scenes is an album of transitions: transitions between seasons, careers and identities. MIZU‘s last album, Distant Intervals, was released under the name Issei Herr; before that, the Juilliard-trained cellist was part of a more conventional world. While stretching boundaries of gender and
ACL 2024 ~ Spring Music Preview: Modern Composition
This year’s spring slate is packed with so much sweetness, it can hardly be contained. From solo piano albums to chamber orchestras, ballet to film scores, entire worlds are represented. Some artists find a Crayola box of timbres in a
ACL 2024 ~ Spring Music Preview: Modern Composition
This year’s spring slate is packed with so much sweetness, it can hardly be contained. From solo piano albums to chamber orchestras, ballet to film scores, entire worlds are represented. Some artists find a Crayola box of timbres in a
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