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“Kouyoumdjian’s score — combining acoustic with electronic elements and deftly performed by an excellent cast, Silvana Quartet, and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street under Alan Pierson — smartly captures the sense of unease, claustrophobia, and grief.”
Read More“This is an appealing collection that is especially recommended to music libraries, and the mastering by Jeanne Velonis for the Bright Shiny Things label makes a coherent whole out of sonically very diverse materials.”
Read More“Those interested in the ways opera might take up the news headlines of today should hear (and see) this opera.”
Read MoreAn effort that often explores the American identity, the quintet embraces plenty of jazz nods, and their reed prowess is as fluid and exciting as ever
Read More“An undertaking of extraordinary moral ambition, here is an opera that seeks to confront an appalling, ongoing crime: the disappearance, violation and murder of indigenous women and girls in Canada.”
Read More“This recording’s imaginative collection of East-Meets-West (as well as Past and Present) presents a brilliantly conceived and superbly executed addition to this ensemble’s rich recorded legacy.”
Read More“Few operas arrive with such a fierce sense of purpose … MISSING is strongly anchored in well-drawn characters — in an entrancing and highly accomplished piece with a distinctive atmosphere resonating from an ancient, mystical world view.”
Read More“NOVA presents another side of Picker’s music, one that embraces complexity but sacrifices none of the directness of expression that characterizes his more recent music.”
Read More“The technique, professionalism, and musicianship of the choral groups—the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Artefact Ensemble—are outstanding and the highlight of the recording, as are the soloists, all of whom appear to be featured members of the ensembles.”
Read More“Nova is a great retrospective of his work … This is a fascinating collection and one perfectly enjoyed with your morning coffee and, of course, a bagel with Nova lox.”
Read More“Long is a passionate advocate for Indigenous artists. This is one of his many projects worth following for both its artistry and the way it can expand an understanding of the world.”
Read More“Current has written music that finds its way deep into your soul and continues to make its home there during the 78 minutes of music on this recording. Conductor Long, the Continuum Ensemble and the entire cast perform Missing beautifully.”
Read More"...an excellent CD on which Porter fully exploits the tonal qualities of the on-loan 1740 Carlo Bergonzi violin."
Read More“This is a deeply emotional album that is both satisfying and stimulating.”
Read More“This is an impressive piece that needs to be seen across Canada … It tackles a difficult and emotionally charged issue in a way that makes good theatre.”
Read More“Charles Bruffy and the Kansas City Chorale have also explored this legendary caravan route, discovering musical treasures which they offer on their new album The Mirage Calls … While the Escobedo captures the splendor of the Sistine Chapel, the other songs are gorgeous evocations of the Silk Road.”
Read More“Now available in Pedja Muzijevic’s scrupulous and thoughtful recording, the piece can be experienced either day by day or as a self-standing, 21-movement cycle. I tried both and found different things to marvel at in this openly expressive music.”
Read More“As with their performances on this album, Wunsch and Dancigers's compositional styles also complement each other, with the latter's more continuous, incremental, luminous, process-based pieces a foil to Wunsch's ominous quartal harmonies and gritty juxtapositions.”
Read More“Cheregosha and Spaulding play beautifully throughout … this is an immediately accessible and musically absorbing disc, beautifully recorded.”
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