Author Archives: laima1
Rough Magic
Interesting, abstract choral works.
These are works composed in the style of other composers but in microtones. Nice!
Bruce Wolosoff–Paradise Found
For cello + piano, lyrical works celebrating the Earth.
Kinesis
Abstract and lyrical commissioned works–piano, violin + cello.
Pinnacle Vol. 3
Contemporary works for winds, strings or various combinations, mostly lyrical. Play!
Breathing, Remembering, Dissolving
The Kukuruz Quartet composed of 2 pianos and 4 pianists perform commissioned works, abstract, highly varied. Some with tape.
Souvenir d’Espagne
Works by Turina and Castelnuovo-Tedesco for strings–modern.
Camille Saint-Saens–Sonatas
Impressionistic works for violin and piano, varied rhythms. Nice!
Storyteller
Interesting mix of tuba and other instruments, Classical to contemporary.
whole heart
Cellist Claire Bryant performs interesting contemporary, abstract pieces accompanied with viola/violin,
Giorgio Colombo Taccani–Watcher
Abstract works built on fragments of other works, various instruments.
Gail Kubik–Symphony Concertante
Abstract orchestral works.
I Dreamed of Invisible Journeys
Kevin Kastning and Mark Wingfield perform improvisations for 36 contra guitar (and others) with electric guitar.
British Cello Works Vol. 2
Gracious Romantic to modern works.
Herbert Howells–Piano Music 2
Gracious, lively Romantic to modern solo piano.
Steve Reich–The String Quartets
Fairly intense works with voice about 9/11.
I and Thou
Highly varied cello duos, lyrical to edgy.
Kevin Puts–The City
For varied instruments, oboe, marimba etc., contemporary works. Play!
Mette Henriette–Drifting
Flowing, lyrical sax with other occasional instruments.
Signature
From different eras, gracious works for harp and piano.
Illustrazioni–20th Century Italian Piano Music
Gracious, modern solo piano, varied rhythms.
Peter Gregson–String Quartets 3 & 4
Lyrical, minimalist string pieces. Play!
Alex Temple–Behind the Wallpaper
Spoken/sung songs + string quartet.
Amoroso
Mostly impressionistic works for harp and oboe, some Latin. Nice!
Roberto Sierra–Sonatas 1-3
Mostly robust piano solos.