Which of these 8 recordings will be the most Noteworthy Release of 2020?

Each week, WTJU host Ralph Graves shares album reviews of recent Noteworthy Releases. During this year's WTJU Classical Marathon, he'll feature your favorite picks of 2020’s new releases.

Vote for your favorite(s) below. Then tune in WTJU 91.1 FM on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 - 9 a.m. to hear the results!

When you vote, you'll be automatically entered into a free drawing for a WTJU Classical Marathon poster.

THE CANDIDATES:

1. Estonian Orchestral Works
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Jarvi, conductor (Chandos)

"These may be the definitive realizations of this superb music."

2. Henry Purcell - Royal Welcome Songs for King Charles II
The Sixteen; Harry Christophers, director (Coros)

"If you’ve enjoyed the Sixteen’s previous Purcell releases, you’ll definitely want to add this to your library."

3. American Gifts for Marimba Duo

Jack Van Geem, Nancy Zeitsman, marimba (Bridge)

"Jack Van Geem and Nancy Zeitsman are superb players."

4. Evolution of the String Quartet
Musica Fiorita (Pan Classics)

"Musica Fiorita's phrasing is both authentic and musical, bringing out the finer details in the scores."

5. Scott Perkins - New England Requiem
Da Capo Players and Choir; Brett Alan Judson, conductor (Gothic)

"Bottom line: this is an exquisitely beautiful album of contemporary choral music."

6. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Keyboard Concertos
Michael Rische, piano; Berlin Barock Solisten

"Rische takes full advantage of his instrument, shaping the music with thoughtful phrasing and subtle dynamic changes."

7. Johannes Ockeghem - Complete Songs, Vol. 1
Blue Heron, Scott Metcalf, director (Blue Heron)

"There are two things I can count on: blue-chip stocks, and Blue Heron recordings."

8 Agnes Zimmerman - The Violin Sonatas
Mathilde Milwidsky, violin; Sam Haywood, piano (Toccata Classics)

"Milwidsky and Haywood play with insightful nuance."

CAST YOUR VOTE!