Category Archives: Modern Composition
Toechter ~ Zephyr
The debut album from Toechter (Daughters) combines the talents of Lisa Marie Vogel, Katrine Grarup Elbo and Marie-Claire Schlameus on viola, violin and violoncello. But while the album lands in the category of modern composition, it is not just a string album;
Toechter ~ Zephyr
The debut album from Toechter (Daughters) combines the talents of Lisa Marie Vogel, Katrine Grarup Elbo and Marie-Claire Schlameus on viola, violin and violoncello. But while the album lands in the category of modern composition, it is not just a string album;
Disassembler ~ A Wave From A Shore
Disassembler is a cross-country collaboration from two familiar names: This Will Destroy You founder Christopher Royal King and violinist Christopher Tignor, known for his work in Slow Six and Wires Under Tension, as well as his solo efforts. The two have
Disassembler ~ A Wave From A Shore
Disassembler is a cross-country collaboration from two familiar names: This Will Destroy You founder Christopher Royal King and violinist Christopher Tignor, known for his work in Slow Six and Wires Under Tension, as well as his solo efforts. The two have
Dana Lyn ~ A Point On A Slow Curve
The Rose by Jay DeFeo is an epic, overwhelming painting that speaks of one artist’s obsession. Its dimensions alone are staggering – over three metres high, it had its canvas extended during the process. Its depth is the most impressive.
Dana Lyn ~ A Point On A Slow Curve
The Rose by Jay DeFeo is an epic, overwhelming painting that speaks of one artist’s obsession. Its dimensions alone are staggering – over three metres high, it had its canvas extended during the process. Its depth is the most impressive.
Michelle Ross, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir ~ The Whale Song
First, tell me a story. The whale emerges from the bowels of the deep. She has been singing her songs for eons, swimming from depth to depth to share her intonations with ancient pods, learning intricate travelogues, gaining new
Michelle Ross, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir ~ The Whale Song
First, tell me a story. The whale emerges from the bowels of the deep. She has been singing her songs for eons, swimming from depth to depth to share her intonations with ancient pods, learning intricate travelogues, gaining new
Aperture Duo ~ S/T
Adrianne Pope (violin) and Linnea Powell (viola) team up to form Aperture Duo, commissioning works from five composers for this release. Pope’s cover art is a perfect representation of the sound, as it exposes the dynamic tension of the music:
Aperture Duo ~ S/T
Adrianne Pope (violin) and Linnea Powell (viola) team up to form Aperture Duo, commissioning works from five composers for this release. Pope’s cover art is a perfect representation of the sound, as it exposes the dynamic tension of the music:
Crush String Collective ~ Aeriform
February 14th, as every fan of Community knows, is the day we celebrate the birth of St Valentine. It is also the chance for the grumpier and more cynical among us to point out that Valentine’s Day ritualizes an uncomfortably
Crush String Collective ~ Aeriform
February 14th, as every fan of Community knows, is the day we celebrate the birth of St Valentine. It is also the chance for the grumpier and more cynical among us to point out that Valentine’s Day ritualizes an uncomfortably
Judd Greenstein/yMusic ~ Together
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since composer Judd Greenstein last worked with the sextet yMusic. And yet, Together was meant for an earlier debut. COVID changed not only the timing of the release, but the nature of the work. The rewritten version
Judd Greenstein/yMusic ~ Together
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since composer Judd Greenstein last worked with the sextet yMusic. And yet, Together was meant for an earlier debut. COVID changed not only the timing of the release, but the nature of the work. The rewritten version
Virago ~ Listening for Bells
Listening for Bells is a bright, exuberant release, a rush of spring air in the midst of winter. This is the first studio release from Michigan quartet Virago, expanding to a sextet for this performance. The core of alto sax, violin, cello
Virago ~ Listening for Bells
Listening for Bells is a bright, exuberant release, a rush of spring air in the midst of winter. This is the first studio release from Michigan quartet Virago, expanding to a sextet for this performance. The core of alto sax, violin, cello
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