Brightwork Newmusic Trio
A Brightwork Newmusic concert was staged at Boston Court Pasadena on Saturday, March 18, 2023. A program of intensely complex music was performed, including pieces by Khachaturian and Bartok from…
Chamber Music from Hell – Chris Opperman (CD Review)
Chamber Music from Hell Chris Opperman Chris Opperman, Synclavier, piano Kurt Morgan, programming, electric bass Mike Keneally, electric guitar Ryan Brown, drum set Jason Camelio, trombone Brianna Tagliaferro, cello Marco…
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Turangalila at New York Philharmonic / Nightcap with Gamelan Dharma Swara
Just before the NY Philharmonic concert began playing Turangalila by Olivier Messiaen at David Geffen Hall on Saturday, the stranger sitting next to me asked if I thought he would…
Nicholas Chase – Tiny Thunder
Tiny Thunder is a new CD of graceful piano music by Nicholas Chase, released February 10, 2023 by Cold Blue Music. This album includes two new works performed by pianist…
Adam Tendler: Inheritances
When the pianist Adam Tendler received a windfall of cash a few years ago, he chose not to blow it on such ephemeral items as rent and groceries. Instead, he…
Seattle Symphony announces 2023–24 season
Seattle Symphony has unveiled its 2023–24 season. The contemporary music offerings are something of a disappointment, but there are nevertheless several highlights to look forward to.
Dragonchild – “Above All” – (Single)
Today, dragonchild released “Above All,” a single from his forthcoming debut self-titled album, out April 21st, 2023 on FPE Records. dragonchild is new project by Debo Band’s DA Mekonnen. Mekonnen’s…
Peter Garland – The Basketweave Elegies
Cold Blue Music has released The Basketweave Elegies, a new recording of music by Peter Garland. This is a CD of solo vibraphone music performed by renowned percussionist William Winant,…
Julia Holter and Spektral Quartet record Alex Temple (CD Review)
Behind the Wallpaper Alex Temple Spektral Quartet: Clara Lyon (violin), Theo Espy (violin), Doyle Armbrust (viola), Russell Rolen (cello); Julia Holter: voice New Amsterdam Records Out this Friday, March 3rd,…
Oracle – Joanna Mattrey and Gabby Fluke-Mogul (CD Review)
Oracle Joanna Mattrey, Gabby Fluke-Mogul Relative Pitch Records RPR1143 In their first collaboration, improvisers violist Joanna Mattrey and violinist Gabby Fluke-Mogul create music that combines drones, microtones, and extended techniques.…