Category Archives: Modern Composition
Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry
We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not. This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys. Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;
Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry
We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not. This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys. Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;
Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding
Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.” According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of
Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding
Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.” According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of
Clarice Jensen ~ in holiday clothing out of the great darkness
The album title is a quotation from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet, which includes the phrase “what steps forth, in holiday clothing, out of the great darkness.” Cellist Clarice Jensen regards the image as a metaphor for the
Clarice Jensen ~ in holiday clothing out of the great darkness
The album title is a quotation from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet, which includes the phrase “what steps forth, in holiday clothing, out of the great darkness.” Cellist Clarice Jensen regards the image as a metaphor for the
Midori Komachi ~ Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room
An instantly endearing release from violinist Midori Komachi, Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room translates the principles of the Japanese tea ceremony into silence and sound. Each piece shines a light on the facet of the experience, while field recordings from MSCTY’s Nick
Midori Komachi ~ Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room
An instantly endearing release from violinist Midori Komachi, Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room translates the principles of the Japanese tea ceremony into silence and sound. Each piece shines a light on the facet of the experience, while field recordings from MSCTY’s Nick
Bryan Senti ~ La Marea
Inspired by the journey of his immigrant father from Cuba to the United States in 1959-60, Bryan Senti‘s La Marea takes on new relevance in the face of recent U.S. crackdowns. Once proclaiming, “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
Bryan Senti ~ La Marea
Inspired by the journey of his immigrant father from Cuba to the United States in 1959-60, Bryan Senti‘s La Marea takes on new relevance in the face of recent U.S. crackdowns. Once proclaiming, “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
Glacis ~ Borders
Previously on the Borders series … In the first episode we covered the launch of Glacis‘ epic four-album project, released six months at a time and now culminating in a four-LP box set (with each segment also available separately). The project
Glacis ~ Borders
Previously on the Borders series … In the first episode we covered the launch of Glacis‘ epic four-album project, released six months at a time and now culminating in a four-LP box set (with each segment also available separately). The project
Clare O’Connell ~ Light Flowing
In standard verbiage, light tends to glow, to shine, to radiate. In summoning an image of light as something that might flow, London-based cellist and curator Clare O’Connell evokes a subtle tension between stillness and movement, between seen and unseen,
Clare O’Connell ~ Light Flowing
In standard verbiage, light tends to glow, to shine, to radiate. In summoning an image of light as something that might flow, London-based cellist and curator Clare O’Connell evokes a subtle tension between stillness and movement, between seen and unseen,
Garreth Broke ~ Life Through Loss
“There’s no grief without love,” writes Garreth Broke. Over the past few years, the pianist-composer has volunteered as a Trauerbegleiter, sitting with those who have lost loved ones and helping them to process their grief. Such a position requires great
Garreth Broke ~ Life Through Loss
“There’s no grief without love,” writes Garreth Broke. Over the past few years, the pianist-composer has volunteered as a Trauerbegleiter, sitting with those who have lost loved ones and helping them to process their grief. Such a position requires great
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