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.…
Tony Oliver plays James Romig’s Spaces (CD Review)
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…
Anthony Cheung on Kairos (CD Review)
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…
Renaud Capuçon and Martha Argerich on DG (CD Review)
Beethoven, Schumann, Franck Renaud Capuçon, violin; Martha Argerich, piano Deutsche Grammophon Three violin sonatas by great nineteenth century composers, all in A, grace this recording by violinist Renaud Capuçon and…
Southland Ensemble – James Tenney
After almost three years on hiatus due to the covid pandemic, the Southland Ensemble returned to the concert stage on February 3, 2023 to perform Harmonium, experimental music composed by…