New Classical
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A kind of love letter to 20th century greats like John Adams and Steve Reich; Michaelson’s emerging dedication to new classical music is both a step forward and a fond look back. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Philip Corner (with Carles Santos) – Gong! (Transcription For Low Strings) 0.00 Laura Masotto – Our House is on Fire 20.29 J. Pavone String Ensemble – By and Large 22.52 Joep Beving – The One As Two 30.17 Högni – Máni 34.58 Alvin Curran & Jon Rose – Benjamin at the Border 38.48 Maya Beiser…
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Drexler’s debut fuses new classical composition with a romantic modernism: a beautiful collection for piano, viola, synthesizer, percussion, violin, cello and vocals. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Kazakh violinist and composer spent the first two weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown recording in a homemade studio – a fitting environment for one of the world’s most fiercely independent new classical music artists: the result is profoundly inspiring. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many…
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Two luxurious pieces of new classical music from B.C. Composer and Redshift label boss Jordan Nobles; occupies the space where classical and ambient minimalism intersect. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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https://soundcloud.com/user-277431510/arvo-part-magnificat Eleven pieces, all of them composed between 1989 and 1991, performed beautifully for conductor Remigijus Merkelys; it’s difficult to overstate the genius of Arvo Pärt – this re-release is very much in keeping with one of the great bodies of work available to new music lovers. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed…
