Su Yeon Kim – Mozart Recital (CD Review)
Mozart Recital Su Yeon Kim Steinway & Sons CD During her studies, pianist Su Yeon Kim has kept Mozart close. She studied for a decade at Mozarteum University, won…
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Ethan Iverson Curates Sono Fest; Han Chen’s Ligeti
Ethan Iverson Curates Sono Fest; Han Chen’s Ligeti Like many listeners, I first became acquainted with pianist Ethan Iverson via The Bad Plus recording These are the Vistas, which contained…
Sufjan Stevens – Reflections (CD Review)
Sufjan Stevens – Reflections Timo Andres, Conor Hanick, piano Asthmatic Kitty Reflections is a studio version of Sufjan Steven’s sixth collaboration with choreographer Justin Peck. Over the course of…
Frederic Rzewski – Late Piano Works (CD Review)
Frederic Rzewski Late Piano Works Bobby Mitchell, piano Naxos Frederic Rzewski (1938-2021) was a gifted composer and pianist. His oeuvre included pieces in many genres, but it is his…
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Composer Hayes Biggs: Interview and Concert Preview
On May 31, 2023, four long-time champions of contemporary chamber music – violinist Curtis Macomber, violist Lois Martin, cellist Chris Gross, and pianist Christopher Oldfather – perform Hayes Biggs’ works…
When Sufjan met Timo and Conor
Sufjan Stevens is an indie rock luminary who, throughout his career, has explored a number of styles. His first contemporary classical release, Reflections will be released on Asthmatic Kitty on May 19th.…
Nicholas Chase – Tiny Thunder
Tiny Thunder is a new CD of graceful piano music by Nicholas Chase, released February 10, 2023 by Cold Blue Music. This album includes two new works performed by pianist…
Adam Tendler: Inheritances
When the pianist Adam Tendler received a windfall of cash a few years ago, he chose not to blow it on such ephemeral items as rent and groceries. Instead, he…
Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles (CD Review)
Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles Brad Mehldau Nonesuch Records Pianist Brad Mehldau is a chameleon-like figure, able to play music in many styles and…
Pollini plays late Beethoven Piano Sonatas (CD Review)
Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Opp. 101 & 106 Maurizio Pollini Deutsche Grammophon Maurizio Pollini turned eighty during the recording sessions for this CD in 2021 and 2022. The great pianist…