Buy New Classical Tracks: Harp, not Harpsichord, in Bach’s Sonatas
A new Bach disc combines violin with an instrument that Bach himself rarely used — the harp. Its gradations of loud and soft add a new dimension to the performance of these pieces.
Most would agree Bach probably was ahead himself, which is one reason his music has withstood the test of time. He would probably also approve of this new recording which illuminates his sonatas in a refreshing new light.
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Chopin Liszt Ravel by Benjamin Grosvenor
New Classical Tracks: An Influential Young Pianist
Benjamin Grosvenor is making a big splash nowadays, in his native England and internationally. He’s just 19, but a lot of mature thought has gone into his new disc of virtuoso piano music.
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New Classical Tracks: Water Night
The new album from the critically acclaimed composer Eric Whitacre will span musical boundaries. It is an emotional journey of the triumph of the human spirit.
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Canadian Brass Takes Flight by The Canadian Brass
New Classical Tracks: Brass Attack
The Canadian Brass has been generating buzz about the brass quintet for more than 40 years. In concert, they’re known for their outstanding musicianship and their wacky theatrics. On their new CD, Takes Flight, you’ll get a taste of those unique stage antics, and a full sense of what they’ve accomplished so far, as well as what’s in store as they launch into their next era, with new faces and, as always, fresh repertoire.
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Montsalvatge: Canciones & Concertos
New Classical Tracks: Making the Case for Montsalvatge
A new CD featuring a variety of music by Montsalvatge has been released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
It starts with violinist Rachel Barton Pine playing the Poema Concertante, a work commissioned by Henryk Szeryng, who wanted a piece he could tour with, that wasn’t a concerto. He wanted something along the lines of Ernest Chausson’s Poeme, an influence that’s not hard to hear.
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