Posts Tagged: Decca
Max Richter ~ While the Flood Rages
While the Flood Rages is Max Richter‘s third collaboration with choreographer Wayne McGregor, following Infra and Woolf Works. Commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada and the Royal Opera House and inspired by Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed MaddAddam trilogy, the new album is intended not
Max Richter ~ While the Flood Rages
While the Flood Rages is Max Richter‘s third collaboration with choreographer Wayne McGregor, following Infra and Woolf Works. Commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada and the Royal Opera House and inspired by Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed MaddAddam trilogy, the new album is intended not
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Modern Composition
Elegance is the key word to describe our Modern Composition slate, whose orchestral timbres speak simultaneously to mind and soul. Whether scoring the weather, remembering atrocities or challenging existing regimes, this music calls its listeners to a higher state of mind.
ACL 2025 ~ Top Ten Modern Composition
Elegance is the key word to describe our Modern Composition slate, whose orchestral timbres speak simultaneously to mind and soul. Whether scoring the weather, remembering atrocities or challenging existing regimes, this music calls its listeners to a higher state of mind.
ACL 2025 ~ The Year’s Best Film Scores
Our annual list of the year’s best film scores often differs from those of others, because our goals are different; we’re listening for film scores that operate well as stand-alone albums. We’ve heard all of the major players, and yet are
ACL 2025 ~ The Year’s Best Film Scores
Our annual list of the year’s best film scores often differs from those of others, because our goals are different; we’re listening for film scores that operate well as stand-alone albums. We’ve heard all of the major players, and yet are
Hania Rani ~ Non Fiction
How does music communicate across the ages, and what can it teach about fragility, conflict, resistance and peace? In composing Non Fiction, a symphony presented by the 45-member Manchester Collective, conducted by Hugh Tieppo-Brunt with appearances from Jack Wylie and Valentina
Hania Rani ~ Non Fiction
How does music communicate across the ages, and what can it teach about fragility, conflict, resistance and peace? In composing Non Fiction, a symphony presented by the 45-member Manchester Collective, conducted by Hugh Tieppo-Brunt with appearances from Jack Wylie and Valentina
Lara Somogyi + Jean-Michel Blais ~ Désert
Désert was born in Joshua Tree, California as a series of improvisations between harpist Lara Somogyi and pianist-composer Jean-Michel Blais. Personifying the cover photo, the album reminds listeners that there is life in the desert, springing from the hardscrabble ground.
Lara Somogyi + Jean-Michel Blais ~ Désert
Désert was born in Joshua Tree, California as a series of improvisations between harpist Lara Somogyi and pianist-composer Jean-Michel Blais. Personifying the cover photo, the album reminds listeners that there is life in the desert, springing from the hardscrabble ground.
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Ludovico Einaudi ~ The Summer Portraits
Ludovico Einaudi is one of the highest-profile artists we’ve ever covered, as close to being a household name as there is in the field of modern composition. The pianist-composer, who will turn 70 this year, has earned his reputation with a
Ludovico Einaudi ~ The Summer Portraits
Ludovico Einaudi is one of the highest-profile artists we’ve ever covered, as close to being a household name as there is in the field of modern composition. The pianist-composer, who will turn 70 this year, has earned his reputation with a
ACL 2024 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
This year, A Closer Listen received thousands of submissions and reviewed hundreds; today our international staff chooses twenty. Three former chart-toppers appear on this year’s list, while one artist appears for the fifth time, but half are new, while our
ACL 2024 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
This year, A Closer Listen received thousands of submissions and reviewed hundreds; today our international staff chooses twenty. Three former chart-toppers appear on this year’s list, while one artist appears for the fifth time, but half are new, while our