Category Archives: Modern Composition
Sven Helbig ~ Tres Momentos
Tres Momentos is a unique release from a unique composer, whose previous works have ranged from choral to electronic. The current stringed suite is a live performance, inspired by the I Ching and accompanied by a pensive puppetry video. Directors Omayra Martínez Garzón and
Sven Helbig ~ Tres Momentos
Tres Momentos is a unique release from a unique composer, whose previous works have ranged from choral to electronic. The current stringed suite is a live performance, inspired by the I Ching and accompanied by a pensive puppetry video. Directors Omayra Martínez Garzón and
Zoë Keating ~ Snowmelt
Zoë Keating burst on the scene in the century’s first decade. As a “one woman cello orchestra,” she had a distinctive sound and look, perfectly positioned to cross over. But after her well-received 2010 album Into the Trees, her output stopped. Save
Zoë Keating ~ Snowmelt
Zoë Keating burst on the scene in the century’s first decade. As a “one woman cello orchestra,” she had a distinctive sound and look, perfectly positioned to cross over. But after her well-received 2010 album Into the Trees, her output stopped. Save
Jane Antonia Cornish ~ Constellations
The title of Constellations, the new album from British composer Jane Antonia Cornish, is a fitting descriptor of the music. The five compositions exude a cosmic feeling, while Cornish’s structures and motifs reflect the human tendency to see patterns in
Jane Antonia Cornish ~ Constellations
The title of Constellations, the new album from British composer Jane Antonia Cornish, is a fitting descriptor of the music. The five compositions exude a cosmic feeling, while Cornish’s structures and motifs reflect the human tendency to see patterns in
Luke Howard ~ Open Heart Story
Is it possible to retain a sense of intimacy – even isolation – when backed by a 23-strong orchestra? Through his short yet prolific career, Luke Howard has distinguished his piano-based work amidst a sea of imitators by its variety
Luke Howard ~ Open Heart Story
Is it possible to retain a sense of intimacy – even isolation – when backed by a 23-strong orchestra? Through his short yet prolific career, Luke Howard has distinguished his piano-based work amidst a sea of imitators by its variety
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
Rachel Grimes ~ The Doctor From India
Rachel Grimes first came to prominence as the composer of a soundtrack that utilised a piano and small ensemble – Rachel’s Music for Egon Schiele, written for a stage play and which is rightfully regarded as a masterpiece of modern
Rachel Grimes ~ The Doctor From India
Rachel Grimes first came to prominence as the composer of a soundtrack that utilised a piano and small ensemble – Rachel’s Music for Egon Schiele, written for a stage play and which is rightfully regarded as a masterpiece of modern
Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros. With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity. Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre. But
Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros. With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity. Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre. But
Floex & Tom Hodge ~ A Portrait of John Doe
Some collaborations are like a firework – instant, uncontrollable and short-lived. Others are like a hearthstone fire – calculated, nurtured and long-lasting. After meeting at Berlin Festival in 2014, Czech composer/artist Tomas Dvorak (aka Floex) and UK composer/pianist Tom Hodge
Floex & Tom Hodge ~ A Portrait of John Doe
Some collaborations are like a firework – instant, uncontrollable and short-lived. Others are like a hearthstone fire – calculated, nurtured and long-lasting. After meeting at Berlin Festival in 2014, Czech composer/artist Tomas Dvorak (aka Floex) and UK composer/pianist Tom Hodge
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