This New Music Friday, Navona, Ravello, and Big Round Records present albums that celebrate artistic versatility and unique fusions of classical, jazz, folk, and electronic influences.
Dive in and discover new music from John Rommereim, Sirius Quartet, David William Ross, Marcus Eley, Eun-Hee Park, Richard Carr, and Mary Beth Orr.
INTO THE STILL HOLLOW
John Rommereim
It is no secret that John Rommereim harbors an immense love for vocal music. Known for his choral compositions as well as his conducting of choirs, it would be easy to pigeonhole the man — were it not for the existence of his instrumental works. INTO THE STILL HOLLOW juxtaposes both talents, and offers a glimpse at Rommereim’s multifarious accomplishments.
THAT’S A DIFFERENT GROOVE
Marcus Eley
THAT’S A DIFFERENT GROOVE from Marcus Eley presents clarinet works from jazz legends Alvin Batiste, David N. Baker, Yusef Lateef, and Oliver Nelson. Eley deftly reimagines these compositions in a chamber music setting — a bold yet nuanced series of performances spotlighting the jazz clarinet.
KOREAN SOUNDSCAPES
Eun-Hee Park
Not long ago, the West developed an overwhelming love for all things Korean: cuisine, romance dramas, pop groups. Much less notorious is the emerging Korean scene of classical music composers. Internationally-acclaimed pianist Eun-Hee Park aims to shed light on its abundance with her new release, KOREAN SOUNDSCAPES.
THE LEAP
Richard Carr
THE LEAP from composer Richard Carr is a bold collection of works for violin, piano, electronics, and orchestra. An undaunted exercise in creative risk-taking, this Ravello Records release fuses traditional orchestration technique and modern digital sound design enhanced by multiple improvisations on both violin and piano.
THE SINGING HORN
Mary Beth Orr
THE SINGING HORN from classical hornist and folk vocal artist Mary Beth Orr bridges the divide between opposites — folk and classical, raw and refined, life and loss. The works harness the synergy of horn and voice as vessels for storytelling. Anchored by heartfelt reflections on motherhood, love, and grief, THE SINGING HORN is an artistic testament to the bittersweet complexity of human experience.
