Category Archives: Modern Composition
Quatuor Bozzini ~ Éliane Radigue: Occam Delta XV
In certain circles, Éliane Radique needs no introduction. Among the first generation of composers to experiment with electroacoustic music, Radigue began her musical education in the mid-fifties alongside the legendary Pierre Schaeffer, becoming one of the few women involved in
Quatuor Bozzini ~ Éliane Radigue: Occam Delta XV
In certain circles, Éliane Radique needs no introduction. Among the first generation of composers to experiment with electroacoustic music, Radigue began her musical education in the mid-fifties alongside the legendary Pierre Schaeffer, becoming one of the few women involved in
Eldbjørg Hemsing, Arctic Philharmonic ~ Arctic
If Arctic already sounds like an award winner, it’s no coincidence; the album includes compositions from Jacob Shea (Blue Planet) and Frode Fjellheim (Frozen). But the connecting tissue is the splendid vision of Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing, who has arranged the work
Eldbjørg Hemsing, Arctic Philharmonic ~ Arctic
If Arctic already sounds like an award winner, it’s no coincidence; the album includes compositions from Jacob Shea (Blue Planet) and Frode Fjellheim (Frozen). But the connecting tissue is the splendid vision of Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing, who has arranged the work
Anna Salzmann & Garreth Broke ~ Healing + Hiding (Reworks)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to cover an album by a couple. Healing, from abstract painter Anna Salzmann and pianist Garreth Broke, is a pairing of eleven paintings and pieces, a doubling of miniatures. Hiding (Reworks) is a half-dozen re-imaginings of the track
Anna Salzmann & Garreth Broke ~ Healing + Hiding (Reworks)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to cover an album by a couple. Healing, from abstract painter Anna Salzmann and pianist Garreth Broke, is a pairing of eleven paintings and pieces, a doubling of miniatures. Hiding (Reworks) is a half-dozen re-imaginings of the track
Erik Hall ~ Canto Ostinato
I’m gonna break with our usual format here, dear reader, and embed the album stream right at the top and suggest you immediately click play. I’ve switched it up because while sometimes it is useful to have a little context,
Erik Hall ~ Canto Ostinato
I’m gonna break with our usual format here, dear reader, and embed the album stream right at the top and suggest you immediately click play. I’ve switched it up because while sometimes it is useful to have a little context,
Dobrawa Czocher ~ Dreamscapes
Regular readers of our site will likely recognize the name Dobrawa Czocher from her work with pianist Hania Rani, who will also be releasing an album this winter. Dreamscapes is the Polish cellist’s debut LP, following years of orchestral work; she is currently
Dobrawa Czocher ~ Dreamscapes
Regular readers of our site will likely recognize the name Dobrawa Czocher from her work with pianist Hania Rani, who will also be releasing an album this winter. Dreamscapes is the Polish cellist’s debut LP, following years of orchestral work; she is currently
Cicada ~ Seeking the Sources of Streams
One of the highlights of the early year, Seeking the Sources of Streams sounds just like its title and its inspiration. Piano notes sparkle like sunlight on water; strings swirl like eddies around stones. The music sounds as cool and crisp as
Cicada ~ Seeking the Sources of Streams
One of the highlights of the early year, Seeking the Sources of Streams sounds just like its title and its inspiration. Piano notes sparkle like sunlight on water; strings swirl like eddies around stones. The music sounds as cool and crisp as
To Participate More Fully in the World ~ An Interview With Mario Diaz de Leon
Mario Diaz de Leon is an artist and professor from the US who has worked across different musical genres and styles as both composer and performer. We had the chance to talk with him over email, a conversation presented below
To Participate More Fully in the World ~ An Interview With Mario Diaz de Leon
Mario Diaz de Leon is an artist and professor from the US who has worked across different musical genres and styles as both composer and performer. We had the chance to talk with him over email, a conversation presented below
William Ryan Fritch ~ Polarity
Polarity is a different but no less engaging album from William Ryan Fritch, the first of a trilogy addressing the planet’s water crisis. Fritch’s experimental and electronic tendencies come to the fore, eclipsing his orchestral bent (although it remains evident in
William Ryan Fritch ~ Polarity
Polarity is a different but no less engaging album from William Ryan Fritch, the first of a trilogy addressing the planet’s water crisis. Fritch’s experimental and electronic tendencies come to the fore, eclipsing his orchestral bent (although it remains evident in
a closer listen 