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The classical guitarist releases the fourth and final volume in his estimable "21st Century Spanish Guitar" series.
Read More »Music Review: Adam Levin – ’21st Century Spanish Guitar, Volume 4′
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Concert Review: Death of Classical Presents Gil Shaham and the Knights, Grand Street Stompers at Green-Wood Cemetery
Swing beats and Beethoven may not seem like natural mates, but this kind of vintage jazz and the Violin Concerto both offer powerful rhythmic energy and unforgettable themes.
Read More »Music Reviews: Frank Zappa’s Final US Concert, plus Ashley Riley, Richard X. Heyman, Raoul Vignal, and Nefesh Mountain
A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock's most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley's gorgeous CD and more new releases.
Read More »Music Review: Duo Mantar – Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The mandolin-guitar duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Profile: Pianist Rixiang Huang on Anti-Asian Bias and Becoming a Better Human Being Through Music
Though he has often felt discriminated against in the U.S., the Chinese-born pianist believes music is the path to self-betterment.
Read More »Music Review: Robert Paterson and American Modern Ensemble – ‘The Four Seasons’
Unafraid of the long arm of Vivaldi, the celebrated American composer offers his set of superb song cycles based on the four seasons.
Read More »Music Reviews: Cappella Romana – ‘Hymns of Kassianí,’ the Earliest Known Female Composer; Plus New York Polyphony and The Crossing
Three new albums span more than a millennium of choral music, from the Byzantines to the 21st century.
Read More »Music Review: Karen LeFrak, ‘Interlude, Vol. 1: Harmony’ (Performed by Pianist Doeke)
The first volume, 'Harmony,' in composer Karen LeFrak's new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude' is out now on Naxos. These solo piano pieces are crafted to produce a state of engaged relaxation.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Composer Karen LeFrak on New Album ‘Interlude, Vol. 1: Harmony’
Composer Karen LeFrak talks about her new four-album solo piano project 'Interlude.' 'During the pandemic,' she says, 'my creative energy has really had a chance to grow.' The first volume, 'Harmony,' has just been released.
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