July 28, 2023 New Releases from Navona Records
Navona Records presents a broad offering of contemporary sounds, ranging from highly personalized musical expressions to unique blends of genre and works that reach towards the ineffable.
The Inside Story: David Jaeger and CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA
"There was no real option other than to listen to the voice inside, and to work as hard as possible to follow it." - composer David Jaeger on pursuing a life in music. More in this Inside Story.
July 14, 2023 New Releases from Navona Records
Navona Records presents chamber and orchestral works that dig deep into the concept of beauty, whether it be in ourselves or the world around us, and challenge us to reinterpret and protect its various faces.
The Inside Story: Matthew Heap and DILLINGER: AN AMERICAN ORATORIO
DILLINGER: AN AMERICAN ORATORIO from composer Matthew Heap in collaboration with librettist Darren Canady dramatizes the life of notorious Great Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger. Seen alternately as both an enemy of the state and [...]
The Inside Story: Courtney Carey and I WANNA BE READY
Courtney Carey is well known for his musical work, but did you know his talents stretch into the culinary world? As a former MasterChef contestant, Carey shared with us his passion for cooking and how it intertwines with his artistic endeavors in this Inside Story.
June 23, 2023 New Releases from Navona and Ansonica Records
Navona and Ansonica Records presents music highlighting historical figures both artistic and notorious, along with new explorations into the bright and uplifting qualities of afro-jazz.
The Inside Story: José A. Zayas Cabán and ROMANCE AL CAMPESINO PORTEÑO
"It’s a testament to the gorgeous art that can emerge from circumstances like colonialism and oppression,” said José Antonio Zayas Cabán of his recent Navona Records release, ROMANCE AL CAMPESINO PORTEÑO. More in this Inside Story.
June 9, 2023 New Releases from Navona Records
Navona Records presents music that sheds light on historic figures, gives new voices to celebrated instruments, and explores relationships between the worldly and the divine.
The Inside Story: J.A. Kawarsky and DANCING IN THE PALM OF GOD’S HAND
DANCING IN THE PALM OF GOD’S HAND from J.A. Kawarsky and Navona Records isn’t at all a typical worship album; rather, it’s a cross section through Kawarsky’s oeuvre that encompasses minimalist solo pieces, intimate chamber [...]
The Inside Story: Debra Kaye and IKARUS AMONG THE STARS
There are many composers who intertwine eclectic influences into one coherent picture, but few people do it as ambitiously and convincingly as New York City based composer Debra Kaye. On IKARUS AMONG THE STARS, she vibrantly [...]