This New Music Friday, Navona and Ravello Records present a variety of new and previously undiscovered works, from spirited symphonies to cutting-edge contemporary chamber music and more.
Dive in and discover new music from: Judith Lang Zaimont, Sami Seif, John Summers, Jacob E. Goodman, Daniel Gil, Anthony Iannaccone, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Richard Stoltzman, Tomáš Svoboda, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Gerry Bryant, Alan Schmitz, Christopher Schmitz, Eric Schmitz, Stuart Weber, Sirius Quartet, and Carmine Miranda.
QUADRANTS VOL 4
Judith Lang Zaimont, Sami Seif, John Summers, Jacob E. Goodman, Daniel Gil
QUADRANTS VOL. 4 presents musical creations that are highly structured, thoroughly conceptualized and profoundly cerebral. A variety of ensembles masterfully perform these pieces throughout, highlighting the works of several contemporary composers with virtuosic panache.
THE COMPOSERS
Gerry Bryant
Pianist Gerry Bryant presents THE COMPOSERS, an album highlighting music by exceptionally talented and prolific Black classical music composers who have been overlooked throughout history. Violinist Mark Cargill joins Bryant on select works throughout the album, a perfect addition to Bryant’s passionate approach to the keys.
TOMÁŠ SVOBODA: PREMIERE RECORDINGS
Tomáš Svoboda, Portland Youth Philharmonic
Navona Records and the Portland Youth Philharmonic are proud to present TOMÁŠ SVOBODA: PREMIERE RECORDINGS, an album bringing four works from the late composer to life. The ensemble shepherds two world premiere recordings on this album, Svoboda’s Folk Concertino for 7 instruments and Variations for Violin and String Orchestra.
ACE COMPOSERS II
Alan, Christopher, and Eric Schmitz
On ACE COMPOSERS II, composer Alan Schmitz and his sons Christopher and Eric present a curated selection of contemporary chamber music that showcase each of their individual idiosyncrasies. However, they are all united by one commonality – aesthetic appeal seems to run in the family.
MISSOURI BREAKS
Stuart Weber, Sirius Quartet
MISSOURI BREAKS from composer and guitarist Stuart Weber is a musical meditation on the tension between natural history and modernity. In collaboration with the Sirius Quartet, Weber’s work is largely set in the untamed American West, drawing inspiration from its impeccable beauty and delicacy.
Singles
Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19: III. Andante
Carmine Miranda, Robert Marler
Performed by cellist Carmine Miranda and pianist Robert Marler Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19: III. Andante is the first single from SHOSTAKOVICH / RACHMANINOFF: SONATAS FOR CELLO AND PIANO. Look for the full album February 10th.
