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Jennifer Higdon: An Exaltation of Larks
From a marketing standpoint, it's a natural -- the all-female Lark Quartet performs music by female composer Jennifer Higdon, including her Lark Quartet.
New Music Box Music: Tom Sora's 20 Tones
Sora composed nine works for a 20-tone music box, and managed to take this extremely limited instrument to new and exciting places sonically.
Fred Lerdahl Vol. 4 - Spirals in Form
Volume Four in Bridge Records' ongoing Fred Lerdahl series features works from different stages of the composer's career. And what an interesting career its been!
Vagn Holmboe Concertos -- Neo-classical richness
While this release is available as a download, I highly recommend the SACD version -- especially if you have an SACD player. These performances were lovingly recorded by DaCapo, and the fullness of the sound adds an extra dimension to these appealing works.
Fernando Lopes-Graça Piano Concertos: Portuguese Gold
Fernando Lopes-Graça (1906-1994) was passionate about the folk music of his native Portugal. And like his contemporary Bela Bartok, he collected it, studied it, absorbed it, and synthesized it into his own music.
Magnus Lindberg and the New York Philharmonic
The works, the performances, and the recording itself is all top-notch. A triumph all the way around.
Elliot Carter - Volume 9 continues strong series
This is an album that rewards careful listening, and is an important addition to Elliot Carter's musical legacy.
Michael Dougherty Mount Rushmore - Monumental Music
Three distinctively American works, by an American composer with a distinctive voice, performed by an American ensemble.
Del Sol String Quartet - Zia
Although the styles on this release are wide-ranging, the Del Sol handles it all with ease.
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