Ban and Maneri – Transylvanian Dance on ECM (CD Review)
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Leo Chadburn Primordial Pieces (CD Review
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Laura Lentz releases new EP (CD review)
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The Sixteen at St. Mary’s (Concert Review)
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Yasmin Williams on Nonesuch (CD Review)
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Tuesday, October 15th: Sacred and Profane, Sirota and Clement at Symphony Space
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Brett Dean – Rooms of Elsinore (CD Review)
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Cal in Red – Low Low (CD Review)
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Gesualdo Six – Queen of Hearts (CD Review)
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Hannigan and Chamayou Perform Messiaen (CD Review)
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