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Turangalila at New York Philharmonic / Nightcap with Gamelan Dharma Swara

March 19, 2023 Gail Wein

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…

CD Review Contemporary Classical Piano

Nicholas Chase – Tiny Thunder

March 14, 2023 Paul Muller

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…

Contemporary Classical New York Piano

Adam Tendler: Inheritances

March 12, 2023 Gail Wein

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…

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Seattle Symphony announces 2023–24 season

March 12, 2023 Michael Schell

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.

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Dragonchild – “Above All” – (Single)

March 9, 2023 Christian Carey

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…

CD Review Contemporary Classical Minimalism

Peter Garland – The Basketweave Elegies

March 2, 2023 Paul Muller

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,…

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Julia Holter and Spektral Quartet record Alex Temple (CD Review)

February 28, 2023 Christian Carey

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,…

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Oracle – Joanna Mattrey and Gabby Fluke-Mogul (CD Review)

February 26, 2023 Christian Carey

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.…

CD Review Contemporary Classical File Under? Percussion

Tony Oliver plays James Romig’s Spaces (CD Review)

February 25, 2023 Christian Carey

Spaces James Romig Tony Oliver, vibraphone Sawyer Editions James Romig’s music has become more expansive. Spaces (2021) is his third recent piece to run over an hour in duration. Still…

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Anthony Cheung on Kairos (CD Review)

February 24, 2023 Christian Carey

Anthony Cheung Music for Film, Sculpture, and Captions Ueli Wiget, piano, Ensemble Modern, Franck Ollu, conductor; Ensemble dal Niente, Michael Lewanski, conductor; Ensemble Musikfabrik, Elena Schwarz, conductor Kairos Music Anthony…