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Early Jennifer Higdon Works Age Well
In this collection of early chamber works, one can hear hints of the composer Jennifer Higdon would become -- and the amazing amount of talent she already possessed.
Nine Notes that Shook the World
Not that this is background music by any means. McFarlane and Rosenfeld present a first-rate program of Renaissance and Baroque music that draws the listener in.
Blurred Lines — John Beckwith vs. Robin Thicke
Because of all the attention Ms. Cyrus created twerking with Robin Thicke as he sang his hit "Blurred Lines," downloads for the song spiked. As did downloads for any track titled "Blurred Lines," including the work for violin and harpsichord by Canadian composer John Beckwith. It was on Jalsaghar, an album by harpsichordist Vivienne Spiteri.
The Greatest Tenors?
How can we compare any tenor of today with all other tenors of the past?
Music of Ursula Mamlok Vol. 4 — Overview and Insights
Bridge doesn't order the works on this 2 CD set in chronological order, which helps the listener hear the connections between works that are sometimes decades apart.
Rautavaara Choral Works — Beautiful, and Beautifully Recorded
The major work on the album, Missa a cappella, is a floating, ever-changing cloud of sound that benefits from the resonant echoes of the cathedral it was recorded in.
Tzmoczko’s Crackpot Hymnal — Serious Fun
If I had to sum up Dmitri Tymoczko's music in a phrase, I'd say it's serious music that doesn't take itself seriously. At least, that's the impression this new release of Tymoczko's chamber music left with me.
Friedrich Gernsheim - Forgotten Genius
Although Gernsheim's reputation has lapsed into relative obscurity, it wasn't always the case.
Carlos Chavez Piano Concerto - Muscular Music from Mexico
Cedille presents pianist Jorge Federico Osorio in an exciting program of Mexican composers
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