Works

Nicolaou: Etudes & Frames

On Etudes & Frames, pianist Tamara Stefanovich presents the music of contemporary master Vassos Nicolaou. In his Etudes, Nicolaou uses virtuosity as a means to explore forms made of complex rhythms, great speed and multi-layered sound. Each of the fifteen etudes has an evocative title and focuses on specific geometrical-choreographical movements of the hands on the keyboard. (Pentatone)

1CD# PTC5187041 $15.99

Herrmann: 3 Songs at the Open Window

Born in Heidelberg in 1968, Arnulf Herrmann is considered one of the most renowned German composers of contemporary music. Herrmann mainly composes ensemble and chamber music, but also pieces for orchestra and the stage. This studio recording from September 19, 2022 is one of the new versions of the song cycle from the year 2022. Anja Petersen sings, with Björn Lehmann accompanying on the piano. (BR Klassik)

1CD# BRK900641 $17.99

Willscher: Tier-Kompositionen

Andreas Willscher is counted among the most valued German composers of his time. Here we hear some quite unusual organ works that are easy and enjoyable to listen to. Jürgen Rieger first studied musicology, German and education in Freiburg im Breisgau, then Protestant and Catholic church music and organ concerts at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. (Querstand)

1CD# VKJK 2006 $18.99

Borenstein: Piano Concerto, Shirim & Light and Darkness

Somm Recordings is delighted to announce the label debut of composer-conductor Nimrod Borenstein with first recordings of three works showcasing the piano in separate guises: his Piano Concerto, piano quintet Light and Darkness, and Shirim for solo piano.

(Somm Recordings)

1CD# SOMMCD 281 $18.99

Jovanovic: Wirbel der Zeit

Slobodan Jovanovic was born in 1977 in Pancevo, Serbia. His dedicated exploration of the historical repertoire for these instruments and his deep commitments to 20th and 21st century works are documented in numerous concerts and on many recordings. On his newest release, he presents a selection of works that he himself composed. (Thorofon)

1CD# CTH2678 $16.99

Classico in Laguna – Anonymous Sonatas from the Late XVIII Century

The personality of an “anonymous” album lies in the centrality of the instrument performing and in its connection with the type of writing that relates all the pieces; light and refined melodic lines, delicate phrasing and a series of dynamic contrasts not only identify what one might refer to as a kind of “Venetian classicism”, but also make the hammer instrument one of the most suitable for their performance. (Urania)

1CD# LDV14092 $20.99

Iannaccone: Looking Back, Moving On [2 CDs]

Contemporary symphonic music tends to fall into either one of two categories: hopelessly cerebral concert hall material that is difficult to understand – or background music for motion pictures. Neither classification would be much to the liking of New York native Anthony Iannaccone, who sets out to prove that one can have the best of both worlds on Looking Back, Moving On. (Navona)

2CD# NV6487 $14.99

Forlivesi: ModernAntico

“Though this album may appear to deviate from the main themes and styles of my work, in reality it complements and enriches them. A familiar statement comes to mind: “Music first!”. It may sound simplistic, but it is not: music, specifically the composition of music, involves implementing a wealth of knowledge and skills.” – Carlo Forlivesi (Stradivarius)

1CD# STR37242 $16.99