June 28, 2019: New Releases from Navona and Big Round Records

June marks the official kickoff of summer, and what better way to kick it off than with new music? This month, Navona and Big Round Records are offering a world of experiences, including breathtaking new music for piano quartet, the latest in contemporary choral music, and more.

Dive in and discover new music from Andrew Anderson, The Crossing, Edie Hill, Gregory W. Brown, James Shrader, Bruce Babcock, Christopher J. Hoh, Joseph T. Spaniola, and more.

JUNE RELEASES OUT NOW

PIANO QUARTETS 1 & 2

Andrew Anderson

Australian composer Andrew Anderson defies expectations with a new recording of his magnificent PIANO QUARTETS 1 & 2, interpreted by the Australia Piano Quartet with breathtaking new zest and verve.

EVOLUTIONARY SPIRITS

The Crossing; Edie Hill; Gregory W. Brown; James Shrader; Bruce Babcock; Jonathan Sheffer; Christopher J. Hoh

Grammy Award-winning chamber choir The Crossing brings to life the striking works of six contemporary composers in this Navona Records release, with performances that are unique and awe-inspiring.

ESCAPADE

Joseph T. Spaniola

ESCAPADE, the latest Big Round Records release from composer Joseph T. Spaniola, brilliantly illuminates the many facets of his extensive body of work. Featuring pieces for symphonic orchestras and for small ensembles, ESCAPADE captures the composer’s overall concept of his music as a journey, defined as much by the listener’s experience as it is by his own creative vision.