This New Music Friday, Navona Records presents a blend of diverse artistic influences and themes that transcend traditional boundaries, resulting in unique and emotionally resonant musical experiences.
Dive in and discover new music from Michael G. Cunningham, Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, Myroslava Khomik, Georgina Isabel Rossi, Silvie Cheng, Nancy Bachmann, Diane Maltester, Santiago Kodela, Sarah Wallin Huff, Trio Casals, Bruce Babcock, Richard E Brown, Elizabeth Vercoe, Andre’ E. Godsey, Sr., John Summers, and Brian Field.
SUBLIMITAS
Michael G. Cunningham
SUBLIMITAS is a symphonic album bringing to life the posthumous works of composer Michael G. Cunningham. As a composer whose works span 11 previous Navona Records releases, the works presented here make for a delightful final parting gift from an artist who showed an unwavering dedication to sharing his music with the world.
PROTEST
Myroslava Khomik
Ukrainian violinist Myroslava Khomik highlights the eternal power of standing for freedom and defiance against oppression in PROTEST. Expressing strength and resilience through the beauty and search for truth, PROTEST taps into the spiritual essence of human existence and vigilance in the midst of its disruption.
CHORINHO
Georgina Isabel Rossi, Silvie Cheng
Vibrant, soulful, and expressive, CHORINHO offers a spectacular glimpse into a little-known area of Brazilian contemporary music. This release from Georgina Isabel Rossi and Silvie Cheng presents a variety of under-recognized works for viola, including world-premiere recordings of works by João de Souza Lima, Lindembergue Cardoso, and Ernani Aguiar.
WILD SWANS
Nancy Bachmann, Diane Maltester
As one explores the transcendent compositions on WILD SWANS, Nancy Bachmann’s brilliance and versatility shine through on every track, illuminated by the extraordinary artistry of Diane Maltester and all her collaborators. A mesmerizing musical journey that transports listeners to beautiful and exotic destinations.
THE DISTANT SHEPHERD
Santiago Kodela
THE DISTANT SHEPHERD from award-winning classical guitarist & composer Santiago Kodela explores the full timbral and emotive range of the instrument in a solo setting. His performance deftly employs iso-rhythms, metric modulation, and chord harmonization to breathtaking effect — an evocative portrait of a lone shepherd tending to his flock.
SHARDS
Sarah Wallin Huff
Sarah Wallin Huff’s SHARDS presents a wide variety of compositions that explore life, love, death, and the philosophy and mysticism that make up the in-betweens. True to the unique identity of Wallin Huff’s admirable body of work, SHARDS is a contemplative, explorative, and comprehensive album sure to make waves with its mystical nature.
A GRAND JOURNEY VOL. 2
Trio Casals, Bruce Babcock, Richard E Brown, Elizabeth Vercoe, Andre’ E. Godsey, John Summers, Brian Field
A GRAND JOURNEY VOL. 2 delivers resounding chamber music from a diverse range of contemporary composers. Performed by the critically-acclaimed Trio Casals, this Navona Records release offers a variety of sounds, from traditional classical forms to jazz-infused rhythms, mixed meters, and a deeply-moving piece for solo cello.
