Category Archives: Modern Composition
Clemens Christian Poetzsch ~ Chasing Heisenberg
This is the first time we’ve featured German pianist and composer Clemens Christian Poetzsch on ACL, which is a real oversight. His four solo albums on the Neue Meister imprint are casually brilliant, with a unique style lying somewhere on
Clemens Christian Poetzsch ~ Chasing Heisenberg
This is the first time we’ve featured German pianist and composer Clemens Christian Poetzsch on ACL, which is a real oversight. His four solo albums on the Neue Meister imprint are casually brilliant, with a unique style lying somewhere on
Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Many Voices: Ensemble
How best to encourage young musicians? One might teach them how to play the classics, or even provide them with a modern score (I recently heard middle schoolers playing the theme from The Avengers at a park festival). Even better,
Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Many Voices: Ensemble
How best to encourage young musicians? One might teach them how to play the classics, or even provide them with a modern score (I recently heard middle schoolers playing the theme from The Avengers at a park festival). Even better,
Sophie Hutchings ~ A World Outside
Until now, Sophie Hutchings has been associated with the coastline, but A World Outside stretches her geological boundaries to mountains and deserts and her colors from the deepest blue to burnt umber. The album is the result of a road trip deep
Sophie Hutchings ~ A World Outside
Until now, Sophie Hutchings has been associated with the coastline, but A World Outside stretches her geological boundaries to mountains and deserts and her colors from the deepest blue to burnt umber. The album is the result of a road trip deep
Alex Kozobolis ~ The Seasons Are Not Four
Here is a happy story. Back in 2011-12, over a decade ago, Alex Kozobolis spent time on his friend Ingrid’s upright Furstein piano, practising what Alex describes as structured improvisation, capturing the notes he wove out of the air on
Alex Kozobolis ~ The Seasons Are Not Four
Here is a happy story. Back in 2011-12, over a decade ago, Alex Kozobolis spent time on his friend Ingrid’s upright Furstein piano, practising what Alex describes as structured improvisation, capturing the notes he wove out of the air on
Hauschka ~ Philanthropy
Positive and optimistic, highlighting the best of humanity, Philanthropy offers a shot of essential encouragement. After the pandemic, Hauschka writes, “I felt the urge to release a record that would help open the windows a little.” The titles serve as
Hauschka ~ Philanthropy
Positive and optimistic, highlighting the best of humanity, Philanthropy offers a shot of essential encouragement. After the pandemic, Hauschka writes, “I felt the urge to release a record that would help open the windows a little.” The titles serve as
Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded
! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation. The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been
Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded
! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation. The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been
BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us
This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective
BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us
This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective
Triola ~ Scapegoat
In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed. In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame
Triola ~ Scapegoat
In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed. In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame
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