This New Music Friday, Navona Records presents music that sheds light on historic figures, gives new voices to celebrated instruments, and explores relationships between the worldly and the divine.

Dive in and discover new music from Deon Nielsen Price, John Rommereim, Christopher J. Hoh, Richard E Brown, David Jaeger, Michael J. Evans, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, and Courtney Carey.

A FINE AGITATION

A FINE AGITATION

Michael J. Evans

A FINE AGITATION from Michael J. Evans is an eight-part stage work based on Susan B. Anthony’s letters during her infamous voting trial, which sheds light on the beloved social reformer from a personal, intimate, and profoundly charming angle.

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I WANNA BE READY

I WANNA BE READY

Courtney Carey

Courtney Carey explores the relation between the worldly and the divine on I WANNA BE READY, a set of 12 spirituals arranged for different instrumentations — and each piece packs a punch. Even individually, these spirituals would be remarkable; together, they are a tour de force.

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CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA

CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA

David Jaeger

CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA from composer David Jaeger gathers together Jaeger’s most creative chamber music compositions while demonstrating the vast possibilities of the viola and the rich tonal palate that it offers.

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HEAVY PEDAL VOL. 2

HEAVY PEDAL VOL. 2

Deon Nielsen Price, John Rommereim, Christopher J. Hoh, Richard E Brown

HEAVY PEDAL 2 brings the organ down from the choir loft to allow all listeners a greater appreciation of this incredibly dynamic instrument. Featuring the music of several contemporary composers, the collection lives up to its name with a smooth balance of power and musicality.

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