Eydís Evensen, The Light Review

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Eydís Evensen, The Light Review From Darkness into The Light: Eydís Evensen’s Neo-Classical Journey of Resilience and Renewal The Light, Icelandic pianist-composer Eydís Evensen’s sophomore offering, beckons us into a world where the dichotomy of light and shadow paints the stark and beautiful landscape of the human condition. It’s as though Evensen has taken a … Read more

Joachim Carr, Numinosum Review

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Joachim Carr, Numinosum Review Joachim Carr’s Numinosum: Harmonizing Serenity and Intensity Music and divine inspiration have been intertwined for centuries, serving as an inexhaustible source of contemplation for philosophers, artists, and laymen alike. Talented musicians and composers have long explored this sacred union, channeling the ethereal to speak in a language beyond words. In this … Read more

María Dueñas, Beethoven and Beyond Review

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María Dueñas, Beethoven and Beyond Review María Dueñas’ debut album, Beethoven and Beyond, is a resplendent tour de force that seamlessly melds the timeless masterpieces of renowned composers with the Spanish violinist’s own ingenuity. The album is a musical journey that spans epochs, demonstrating Dueñas’ remarkable versatility and passion for the art form and her extraordinary … Read more

Camille Thomas, The Chopin Project: The Franchomme Legacy Review

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Camille Thomas, The Chopin Project: The Franchomme Legacy Review Camille Thomas is a French-Belgian cellist that is releasing The Chopin Project: The Franchomme Legacy.  The album is presented in three sections: chamber music, cello arrangements, and the legacy of Franchomme (a close friend of Chopin who arranged most of his works for the cello). The trilogy brings … Read more

Beatrice Rana, Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos Review

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Beatrice Rana, Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos Review Beatrice Rana and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, under the conduction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, have come together to record a beautiful collection of Piano Concertos by the Schumanns. The album is titled Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos  and is on the Warner Classic Label. The … Read more

Wayne Alpern, Shape of Strings Review

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Wayne Alpern, Shape of Strings Review Wayne Alpern brings us yet another creative project with his classical-focused album Shape of Strings. The composer has been releasing albums in different genres, a true testament to the skill and diversity of his compositional process. Alpern has enlisted the String Orchestra of New York City with conductor Monica Bauchwitz … Read more

Regula Mühlemann, Fairy Tales Review

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Regula Mühlemann, Fairy Tales Review Regula Mühlemann is releasing her latest Sony Classical album called Fairy Tales. The album’s theme is based on Mühlemann selecting a program of “enchanting” pieces that take the listener into the world of fairies, elves, nymphs, and sorceresses. Mühlemann is accompanied by the Swiss chamber orchestra CHAARTS Chamber Artists to create … Read more

Nancy Goudinaki, What I Was For You: re.think Review

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Nancy Goudinaki, What I Was For You: re.think Review Nancy Goudinaki is a classical/jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, and vocalist that studied with master classical guitarist Costas Cotsiolis and received her Master’s in Musicology/Fine Arts, her BA, and Masters with honors in classical guitar. Her latest project incorporates original compositions and modern renditions of classical guitar … Read more

Plínio Fernandes, Saudade Review

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Plínio Fernandes, Saudade Review Plínio Fernandes is a São Paulo, Brazil-born guitarist who is now releasing his album Saudade, which features music by Brazilian composers over eighteen selections. The album also features special guest Sheku Kanneh-Mason on cello in Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: I. Aria (Cantilena),” Braimah Kanneh-Mason on violin on “Menino,” and renowned vocalist … Read more