Guitarist and composer Andrew York is celebrating his 60th birthday with a new album titled, Home. The title track is a composition for guitar that York has been asked to record many times, as well as his twenty-six-minute suite, “Equations of Beauty.” York has been reluctant to spend the time, energy and finances necessary to … Read more
Pavel Kolesnikov was born into a Siberian family of scientists and studied both the piano and violin for ten years, before concentrating solely on the piano. Kolesnikov has studied at the Moscow State Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, London’s Royal College of Music with Norma Fisher, and at Brussels’ Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel with Maria João … Read more
Irina Muresanu is a Romanian violinist that has a passion that transfers through her violin with elegance and energetic passion. Her unique performances of the classic, romantic and modern repertoire has earned her the respect of audiences and critics alike across the globe. In 2013, Muresanu introduced her “Four Strings Around the World” project, a … Read more
Cellist Erica Piccotti is an Italian musician that is the winner of numerous first place prizes in national and international competitions, including: Rassegna Nazionale d’Archi Vittorio Veneto, National Prize of Arts, which nominated her the best cellist in Italian conservatories, Città di Padova Award, Jugend Musiziert of Nuremberg and NYIAA Competition, whose victory allowed her … Read more
The baton of Teodor Currentzis brings his extraordinary musical talent to the music of Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” Currentzis has gained a lot of publicity for his opinion and interpretations and depending on where your sympathies lie, you either hate him or love him. Currentzis and his fearless orchestra bring their almost extreme dynamic … Read more
Combining the beauty and power of a string quartet with the harmonies and melodies that were the hits of 2017 is a great idea, but does it work? Yes, with the Vitamin String Quartet, or VSQ, which is a series of string quartet projects developed and produced by CMH Label Group, an independent record company … Read more
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. The composer has been quoted as saying, “I do not care for the piano – it is an unsatisfying, ungrateful instrument.” Also, “the piano does not interest me; it cannot sing.” However, in the hands of pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, … Read more
Skylark is a 12-voice ensemble that is a premier group of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators. Based in the Boston area, the ensemble strives for the highest standard of repertoire and is a first-class vocal ensemble. Skylark announces their new release, Winter’s Night. A Christmas concert based around the music of … Read more
Cappella Romana’s conductor Alexander Lingas directs the Cappella Romana vocal ensemble in an exhilarating Christmas celebration like no other. Presenting Byzantine chants for Christmastide in Greek, Arabic, and English. This debut release by PRÓTO, The Sun of Justice: Byzantine Chant for Christmas, presents traditional chants for the Byzantine celebration of Christmas, including selections from The … Read more
Ember Trio is a British (London) based string trio consisting of violinist Elliot Lyte and cellists Tom Huet and Chris Gascoine. The trio has released an album of very creative arrangements of eight cover songs titled, YouTube Sessions 2017. The trio has a contemporary sound, using various sounds, percussion, and electric and acoustic instruments. After … Read more