Q2 Music Featured Album
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John Luther Adams and Wilco's Glenn Kotche in Epic, Percussive 'Ilimaq'
John Luther Adams's "Ilimaq" is an immersive musical journey for the listener, as well as a spectacular vehicle for a pivotal talent from the world of rock, Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche. Nov 3, 2015
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Violist Melia Watras Spans Earthy and Luxurious Sounds in 'Ispirare'
If ass-kicking in classical music could be likened to that of late-80’s-to-early-90’s action heroes, Melia Watras is a Jean-Claude Van Damme of the viola. Stream "Ispirare" now. Oct 26, 2015
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Avalon String Quartet Satisfies on Album of Golijov, Garrop, Debussy and Britten
The Avalon Quartet brings an elegant touch to works by Osvaldo Golijov, Stacy Garrop, Britten and Debussy on their new release. Listen to the full album all this week. Oct 19, 2015
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David Lang and Betty Olivero Look to 'Song of Songs' for Inspiration
Trio Mediaeval delivers premiere recordings of works by David Lang and Betty Olivero based on the "Song of Songs," alongside "Naturale" by Luciano Berio. Stream the album this week only. Oct 12, 2015
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Jodie Landau and wild Up's Luxurious Maiden Voyage in 'You of All Things'
Jodie Landau and wild Up's "You of All Things," is radiantly lovely in every detail, but perhaps the loveliest of all is Landau's astonishing vocals. Stream the album all week. Oct 5, 2015
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Julia Wolfe's Pulitzer Prize-Winning 'Anthracite Fields' is a Hard-Rocking Affair
Julia Wolfe has released Anthracite Fields – the oratorio that won her the Pulitzer Prize – featuring the Choir of Trinity Wall Street and amplified sextet the Bang on a Can All-Stars Sep 28, 2015
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Mario Diaz de Leon’s Light-Seeking, Metal Chamber Music
The music on composer Mario Diaz de Leon’s second full-length has the quality of a sputtering flame in a subterranean world. Stream the full album, performed by members of ICE. Sep 18, 2015
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Jane Antonia Cornish's 'Continuum' Unfolds With Wistful, Melancholic Beauty
English composer Jane Antonia Cornish makes a strong impression with "Continuum," a collection of wistful chamber music played by the ensemble Decoda. Sep 14, 2015
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Arithmetical Elegance and Philip Glass in Eighth Blackbird's 'Filament'
Chicago-based ensemble eighth blackbird's meticulous programming is seldom as intensely focused as it is on their latest album, "Filament." Stream the complete album all week. Sep 7, 2015
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Sarah Kirkland Snider's 'Unremembered' Songs of Youth and Memory
Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider teams up with vocalist Shara Worden, Padma Newsome and D.M. Stith on her latest album. Aug 31, 2015