This New Music Friday, Navona, Ravello, and Ansonica Records present works that unearth the natural qualities of various instruments, from the vibrance of the viola to the zest of the accordion, the melodic qualities of the drum set, and more.
Dive in and discover new music from Paul Osterfield, Sean Hickey, Joseph Gregorio, Christopher Jessup, Deon Nielsen Price, Heidi Jacob, Jonathan Sheffer, Brett Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzetti, Richard Galliano, South Czech Philharmonic, Martin Daigle, Hans Lewitus, Daniel Burwasser, Arcadian Winds, Sirius Quartet, and Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra.
MADREPERLA
Richard Galliano
The brilliance of Richard Galliano’s MADREPERLA stems not only from the juxtaposing of accordion with a full orchestra, nor from the fact that it succeeds spectacularly in doing so. What’s most intoxicating is Galliano’s fusion of symphonic writing with eclectic styles of dance – whose particular zest, allure, and élan pour forth torrentially from these compositions.
BOWED COLORS 2
Brett Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzetti
Violist Brett Deubner tackles a vibrant collection of Bach-inspired compositions for the viola on BOWED COLORS 2. A bonafide virtuoso of international acclaim, Deubner set his sights on the works of seven American composers, and the result is a dynamic album of showstoppers for the alto voice of the string family.
FLIGHTS OF IMAGINATION
Daniel Burwasser
There is undoubtedly something for every musical ear in the works of Daniel Burwasser, and in FLIGHTS OF IMAGINATION, listeners will be well-met in finding it. A comprehensive release including some of Burwasser’s most beloved works, the composer provides no shortage of musical variety in this album.
27 HEBREW MELODIES FOR RECORDER
Hans Lewitus
27 HEBREW MELODIES FOR RECORDER is a collection of beautiful songs, some of which are very ancient, religious, and Hasidic, while others are modern and secular. Each and every one of them is a unique piece, recorded for the first time in this special arrangement made by Hans Lewitus.
