The Clarion Choir makes a crowning statement with this beautifully recorded album of Rachmaninoff's great setting of Eastern Orthodox liturgical texts.
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Concert Review (NYC): Clarion Choir – Rachmaninoff, ‘Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom’ (31 December 2022)
The Clarion Choir's performance of Rachmaninoff's liturgical setting brought out its revelatory fusion of old and new – or what was new in the early 20th century.
Read More »Music Reviews: Choral Music for Christmas from The Crossing and Cappella Romana
New albums of Christmas-related choral music from contemporary choir The Crossing and Eastern Orthodox music specialists Cappella Romana have brightened my holiday season.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): John Adams’ ‘El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered’ from American Modern Opera Company
A compelling performance of Julia Bullock's chamber version of John Adams' 'El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered' was an unusual way to usher in Christmas at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.
Read More »Music Review: New Label from Curtis School of Music Debuts with Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade’
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra issues the new Curtis Studio label's first release, a fine recording of 'Scheherazade' by Rimsky-Korsakov.
Read More »Music Review: Steven Mackey, ‘Beautiful Passing’
A violin concerto and an ambitious symphonic work by composer Steven Mackey are major additions to the contemporary music literature.
Read More »Concert Review (NYC): Alexis Pia Gerlach and Simone Dinnerstein – Bach Gamba Sonatas (17 Nov. 2022)
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein played transcriptions of Bach's choral music and cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach joined her for the three gamba sonatas by Bach.
Read More »Curtis Institute of Music Launches Record Label, Curtis Studio
The new record label will feature performances by Curtis alumni, faculty, and students and will start out big with Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade.'
Read More »Concert Review (DC): National Symphony Orchestra, Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers – World Premiere of Amelia Earhart-Inspired ‘Blue Electra’ by Michael Daugherty
An exciting new violin concerto and a top soloist highlighted the National Symphony Orchestra's concert at the Kennedy Center.
Read More »Benedict Sheehan’s Choral Masterpiece ‘Vespers’ in World Premiere This Weekend
Benedict Sheehan's Vespers, a remarkable melding of liturgical tradition and contemporary music, receives its world premiere performances in New York City and Pennsylvania.
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