• December 14, 2021

    The Inside Story: Paul Paccione and MUSIC FOR PIANO

    MUSIC FOR PIANO from Paul Paccione is a collection of solo piano pieces he composed for noted pianist Jenny Perron. Paccione’s compositions are carefully crafted to highlight and build [...]

  • December 11, 2021

    The Inside Story: Lydia Jane Pugh and DIVISION OF MEMORY

    A comprehensive collection featuring a variety of sound production methods displayed on the cello by Thomas Mesa, DIVISION OF MEMORY from Navona Records delivers a wide range of works, [...]

  • December 9, 2021

    The Inside Story: Pavel Šnajdr and MY COUNTRY

    Bedřich Smetana’s Má vlast is a cornerstone of the Czech Republic’s musical culture, heard in everything from celebrations and funerals to advertisements and fireworks shows. Six composers pay homage [...]

  • December 8, 2021

    The Inside Story: George Holloway and DIVISION OF MEMORY

    Photo: Composer George Holloway at the podium, practicing "the art of conducting" in concert. A comprehensive collection featuring a variety of sound production methods displayed on the cello by [...]

  • December 6, 2021

    The Inside Story: Kristina Marinova and 4 RHAPSODIES

    4 RHAPSODIES from critically-acclaimed pianist Kristina Marinova and Navona Records is a collection of vibrant, dynamic, and technically demanding works for solo piano. The album’s titular piece, Four Rhapsodies [...]

  • December 1, 2021

    The Inside Story: Marilyn Bliss and WOVEN IN TIME

    WOVEN IN TIME from Navona Records weaves culture and ideas of the past with a modern approach to composition, revitalizing and repurposing the popular culture and literature of yesterday [...]

  • November 28, 2021

    The Inside Story: Elizabeth Start and DIVISION OF MEMORY

    A comprehensive collection featuring a variety of sound production methods displayed on the cello by Thomas Mesa, DIVISION OF MEMORY from Navona Records delivers a wide range of works, [...]

  • November 18, 2021

    Navigating International Productions: Conversation with Composer Jeffrey Jacob

    We recently caught up with American composer and pianist Jeffrey Jacob after his international sessions in the Czech Republic to learn about his experiences traveling for creative collaborations during the [...]

  • November 11, 2021

    Conversations with Sarah Wallin Huff

    We recently caught up with violinist and stream-of-consciousness composer Sarah Wallin Huff about her work on two recent albums, her methods of composing for different media, and how her creative passions blossomed despite some roadblocks during childhood.

  • November 5, 2021

    The Inside Story: Edmund Cionek and PINNACLE VOL. 2

    Throughout PINNACLE VOL 2, the composers explore the cyclicity of life and nature, highlighting the melodic, emotive, and dramatic styles offered by today’s chamber music. Featured on this album [...]