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Danielpour - Darkness in the Ancient Valley
To my ears, the opening movement sounds like film music trying to evoke a Middle Eastern setting. But as the work progresses, pastiche gives way to passion, and the music develops its own blended and original voice.
Jean Maillard - A Renaissance Rediscovery
This is a disc that should be in the collection of anyone who loves Renaissance sacred music. Maillard may be the link between Des Pres and Palestrina, but he has a style all his own.
John Luther Adams - Inuksuit
Be warned: Inuksuit require a major time investment (about an hour) to be experienced properly. But it will be worth the effort.
John McDonald: Airy Violin Music
Airy brings together John McDonald's music for violin and piano, bringing together light-hearted miniatures with more serious long-form compositions.
Tyberg Symphony Saved from Holocaust
JoAnne Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic are thoroughly invested in this work, and that dedication shows.
Saariaho Chamber Works for Strings
If you're already a fan of Saariaho's music, this disc is a must. If not, this can provide a good and somewhat intimate introduction to this visionary composer's style.
The Strange Case of Schubert’s Symphonies
If there's one thing most people know about Franz Schubert, it's that his most popular symphony is unfinished. If there's a second thing folk remember about Franz Schubert, it's that he only wrote nine symphonies. But if you look carefully at the list, you'll notice two oddities.
Domingo: Verdi Immaculately Sung
Distinguished Verdi baritones are a rare commodity these days, so this disc is especially welcome.
Daniel Wohl: Corps Exquis
Daniel Wohl has a unique compositional voice. Repeated listening helped me appreciate the artistry of that voice. Corps Exquis may sometimes evoke strange, dreamlike images, but there's purpose behind those fever dreams.
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