Category Archives: Modern Composition
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Solon Islandus
What’s the next step for an artist after becoming a teenaged global phenomenon? For Gabríel Ólafs, the answer is to become a grown-up global phenomenon. This was also the path taken by Ólafur Arnalds, and we suspect his younger Icelandic
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Solon Islandus
What’s the next step for an artist after becoming a teenaged global phenomenon? For Gabríel Ólafs, the answer is to become a grown-up global phenomenon. This was also the path taken by Ólafur Arnalds, and we suspect his younger Icelandic
Black Oak Ensemble ~ Avant l’orage: French String Trios, 1926-1939
We don’t tend to focus much on historical music here on ACL, but this album is a timely treat. Aside from the fact that the centenary of many of these pieces is coming up, many of us have been aware of parallels between the 1920s and ’30s and today. It’s a welcome opportunity to travel back to a distant yet curiously close time.
Black Oak Ensemble ~ Avant l’orage: French String Trios, 1926-1939
We don’t tend to focus much on historical music here on ACL, but this album is a timely treat. Aside from the fact that the centenary of many of these pieces is coming up, many of us have been aware of parallels between the 1920s and ’30s and today. It’s a welcome opportunity to travel back to a distant yet curiously close time.
zmi – Piano Diary
The opening of this utterly beguiling album is a pure expression of the joy of music making. Right from the very first gently whirling arpeggios, the soul can’t help but sing along. The melodies are glorious, perfectly encapsulating the emotion
zmi – Piano Diary
The opening of this utterly beguiling album is a pure expression of the joy of music making. Right from the very first gently whirling arpeggios, the soul can’t help but sing along. The melodies are glorious, perfectly encapsulating the emotion
Madeleine Cocolas ~ Spectral
Are we happy with where we are? Can we cope with the challenges it presents, or do we need to move? These kinds of questions confront us often in our lives. Spectral is a beautiful document of Madeleine Cocolas’ own explorations and struggles, and as such it can help us to find our own way.
Madeleine Cocolas ~ Spectral
Are we happy with where we are? Can we cope with the challenges it presents, or do we need to move? These kinds of questions confront us often in our lives. Spectral is a beautiful document of Madeleine Cocolas’ own explorations and struggles, and as such it can help us to find our own way.
Nasim Kushnawaz ~ Songs From the Pearl of Khorasan
Here at ACL, coverage of traditional Middle Eastern music is sparse. Much of this music fits our focus on beautiful instrumentation. And we often love listening to it. Nonetheless, it can be uncomfortable writing from a position of relative ignorance.
Nasim Kushnawaz ~ Songs From the Pearl of Khorasan
Here at ACL, coverage of traditional Middle Eastern music is sparse. Much of this music fits our focus on beautiful instrumentation. And we often love listening to it. Nonetheless, it can be uncomfortable writing from a position of relative ignorance.
Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra ~ The Unfolding
Following the success of Fir Wave, a reimagining of Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop that was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize, Hannah Peel was not content to rest on her laurels. She’s returned with what is in many ways an ever
Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra ~ The Unfolding
Following the success of Fir Wave, a reimagining of Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop that was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize, Hannah Peel was not content to rest on her laurels. She’s returned with what is in many ways an ever
Answers ~ A New Path to Touch the Earth
After releasing four singles and a live EP in the last four years, Orlando’s Answers is stepping out in a big way with A New Path to Touch the Earth. The most obvious thing to mention is that they don’t sound like a
Answers ~ A New Path to Touch the Earth
After releasing four singles and a live EP in the last four years, Orlando’s Answers is stepping out in a big way with A New Path to Touch the Earth. The most obvious thing to mention is that they don’t sound like a
Pat Jaffe | Aidan Filshie ~ Summit
What is the feeling of reaching a summit? That’s Pat Jaffe on the top of the rock, but we’re happy to report that Aidan Filshie made it to the peak as well. The pianist and violist have been playing together since primary school, while
Pat Jaffe | Aidan Filshie ~ Summit
What is the feeling of reaching a summit? That’s Pat Jaffe on the top of the rock, but we’re happy to report that Aidan Filshie made it to the peak as well. The pianist and violist have been playing together since primary school, while
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