Q2 Music Featured Album
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Kaija Saariaho's Unearthly Flute Music Shines on 'Let the Wind Speak'
"Let the Wind Speak" is as much an exploration of Kaija Saariaho’s flute writing as her long-time collaboration with soloist Camilla Hoitenga. Jan 11, 2016
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Hans Abrahamsen's Grawemeyer Award-Winning 'Let Me Tell You'
"Let Me Tell You" was announced this fall as the winner of the 2016 Grawemeyer Award, the composing world's highest honor. The label Winter & Winter presents its premiere recording. Jan 4, 2016
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'Tavener Conducts Tavener' Finds the Holy and Supernatural in the Human Voice
"Tavener Conducts Tavener" tours the listener through the late, legendary composer’s vast repertoire and reaffirms the human voice as our most transcendent instrument. Dec 28, 2015
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Seattle Symphony's Headline-Grabbing, Multi-Layered Commitment to New Music
The Seattle Symphony has earned its share of headlines in the past few years, but the real story is the symphony's multi-layered commitment to new music. Dec 21, 2015
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Jóhann Jóhannsson's Relentless, Ritualistic 'Sicario' Soundtrack
Relying heavily, and successfully, on low brass, strings and heavy-boned percussion, "Sicario" establishes its bleak worldview early on and never lets go of the listener’s collar. Dec 15, 2015
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Tigue Brings Joy and Ecstatic Dance with 'Peaks'
Percussion trio Tigue exemplifies the increasingly rare DIY aesthetic that was once Brooklyn's signature sound. Their "Peaks" is a product of community, and a really fun listen. Dec 7, 2015
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Young People's Chorus of New York City Looks Ahead with 'Transient Glory III'
"Transient Glory III" offers a glimpse of what makes the Young People's Chorus of New York City such outstanding interpreters with music by Meredith Monk, John Corigliano and more. Nov 30, 2015
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Shara Worden's 'You Us We All' Draws Upon Monteverdi and Beyoncé Alike
Billed as a contemporary baroque opera, Shara Worden's You Us We All draws upon everything from Monteverdi to pop as it explores a rite of passage to find meaning in the modern world. Nov 23, 2015
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Dawn of Midi's Qasim Naqvi Offers a Sci-Fi Companion with 'Preamble'
"Preamble," the debut solo release from Dawn of Midi drummer Qasim Naqvi is a companion to a sci-fi film installation, but works powerfully as a stand-alone piece of art. Nov 16, 2015
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Brian Eno's Electronic Classic in Acoustic Re-Imagining
Brian Eno first composed the electronic Discreet Music in 1975 after a car accident that put him in a full-body cast. Stream Toronto-based Contact ensemble's new recording all week. Nov 10, 2015