This New Music Friday, Navona and Albany Records present emotionally resonant, innovative, and engaging contemporary classical releases alongside modern interpretations of historic masterworks.
Dive in and discover new music from Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Calliope Brass, Emily Mantone, Umi Garrett, Thomas Cabaniss, Yuriy Bekker, Choral Chameleon, Vince Peterson, Judith Clurman, and Essential Voices USA.
CONTEMPORARY COLOURS VOL 2
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Miran Vaupotić
Lauded by Gramophone Magazine for the “well-drilled performances” delivered in their first installment, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra returns with CONTEMPORARY COLOURS VOL 2. A keen promoter of Maltese composers, the orchestra brings to life works that explore themes of Greek tragedy, religious symbolism, existential philosophy, struggles that shape the human experience, and more.
SECOND NATURE
Calliope Brass
As a musical ensemble and non-profit organization, Calliope Brass flourishes in its joint mission of cultivating both entertainment and education. And with the freshly-commissioned contemporary works on SECOND NATURE, this vibrant ensemble proves that innovation lies at the very core of its existence.
BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE CELLO SONATAS
Emily Mantone, Umi Garrett
Lauded cellist Emily Mantone is accompanied by Umi Garrett on BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE CELLO SONATAS, working in tandem to bring a new and distinctive tone to the five sonatas weaving through the lifetime of the great composer. Mantone and Garrett shine particularly bright in these difficult and expansive passages, crafting an exhibition that, no doubt, both performers are enjoying to its utmost potential.
DENMARK VESEY
Thomas Cabaniss, Charleston Symphony String Quartet
Composer Thomas Cabaniss and the Charleston Symphony String Quartet bring a new and exquisite recording of Cabaniss’ string quartets to Navona Records, bearing endless musical complexities masked in an air of exquisite melodic simplicity, and capturing the evolving story between each movement and each quartet.
CHANGING
Choral Chameleon, Vince Peterson
Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince Peterson, explores the concept of change as a fundamental aspect of our existence on CHANGING from Navona Records. The texts and poems in this release delve into change as something that is inevitable and cyclical, to be actively embraced and critically examined in how it transforms our experiences, identities, and worldviews.
HOLIDAY JOY
Judith Clurman, Essential Voices USA
HOLIDAY JOY by Essential Voices USA, under the direction of acclaimed conductor Judith Clurman, offers a moving celebration of light, peace, and joy for the holiday season. Each piece not only honors its historical and cultural origins but also breathes new life into holiday music, making this album an inspiring and joyful experience for all.
