There is hardly any other work that is as closely associated with the Bavarian State Opera as Richard Wagner’s 'Die Walküre'. This first evening of the Ring tetralogy did after all receive its world premier in Munich, where it has been a
Composer: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Piotrowski is not slowing down. After the premieres of two albums 'World Orchestra' (nominated for the Fryderyk 2012, 2013), he traveled the world in search of new musical influences. The result is an album, 'One World', collaboration with singers from several continents.
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
Two years after releasing his latest album, electronic musician Keenhouse returns to the fold with “Argon Decibel”, the introductory single for his third LP to date. Memories of tomorrow, sci-fi surrealism and futuristic impressionism are
Genre: Electronic
The title “Heavy Sleep”, is meant to reference not only the eponymous openingwork on this Album, but also to note the phrase’s allusion to death and eternal sleep. For me, each work on this album relates either directly or spiritually ...
Composer: Timo Andres, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), Mohammed Fairouz
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
Chapí: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2
The history of the string quartet genre in Spain arguably begins with the luminous and crisp quartets by Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805), a composer who was Italian by birth, but a Spaniard in heart, spirit and language.
Composer: Ruperto Chapí (1851-1909)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Black Oak Arkansas (Remastered)
Black Oak Arkansas introduced a three-guitar thunderstorm underpinning the scary basso profundo growls of lead singer Jim 'Dandy' Mangrum. This was a sound unlike any other on the then-nascent Southern rock scene. With songs like ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Southern Rock
„Cinema Paradiso“ the celebrated prize-winning film from Guiseppe Tornatore takes its place as the godfather of this CD, and the captivatingly soulful melody that Ennio Morricone wrote for the film is a part of it all. These recordings capture ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
Some time has passed since Bennie Wallace burst onto the international jazz scene with his award-winning debut release, 'The Fourteen Bar Blues' (on ENJA), that established the young tenorist as a genuine original and a force to be ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
In 1977 David Friedman, Dave Samuels, Harvie Swartz and Mike DiPasqua forged what is now considered a classic concept. Using vibraphone and marimba as the focal point, Double Image created music that made many New York ...
Composer: David Friedman, David Samuels
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
Who knows what Mozart and Chopin might have played had they actually come face to face in or around 1830, if the former had not died so prematurely. They might both have improvised on a given theme, or played together on two ...
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
This is Rez Abbasi's third album for the label. The New Yorker guitarist with Pakistani roots has found an enticing way to respect both the Indian musical Culture and Charlie Parker at the same time. In his words: 'Thinking of the 1970's ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
Norwegian pianist Jan Gunnar Hoff has released several albums in the recent years performing original compositions; solo as on LIVING and with his FLY NORTH Quartet. This time Hoff delivers a concept album performing 15 songs ...
Composer: Jan Gunnar Hoff
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
String Quartets Vol. IV: Schubert-Ratkje-Britten-Haydn
Perhaps the greatest single characteristic of Franz Schubert's Rosamunde Quartet (1823) is the elusive, longing and perhaps even tragically unconsummated atmosphere that pervades the entire work. Only in the Andante are we ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its second decade as a ...
Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-56)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Cherished Moments: Songs of the Jewish Spirit
Cherished Moments Songs of the Jewish Spirit the new album from Essential Voices USA, conducted by Judith Clurman with soloists Ron Raines, Bruce Ruben and Michael Slattery. This new cd combines the expertise born of Judith Clurman’s ...
Composer: Louis Lewandowski, Debbie Friedman [Non-Classical Composer], Nico Muhly, Ben Steinberg [Non-Classical Composer], Solomon Braslavsky, Traditional, Emanuel Kirschner, Solomon Golub, Paul Schoenfield
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Cornetist Ron Miles leads guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Brian Blade in Circuit Rider, the group’s second album. A logical evolution from the Trio’s debut album Quiver (2012), Circuit Rider epitomizes Miles’ signature lyricism, deceptively ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
