Happy Friday! Are you ready for another round of releases featuring new ensembles and artists, compilations, and re-releases? Well, take a deep breath and try to relax as you take in these big releases…
A bold treat of fresh arrangements of popular staples, effortlessly combining the appeal of classical, jazz, and pop, in such pieces as Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” and “Kashmir”; Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me”; a-ha’s “Take on Me”; and a newer pieces Take It, an unlikely pairing of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five.”
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube | Spotify
A collection of varied works for orchestra and chamber ensembles, showcasing composer Jeffrey Jacob’s lush, mystical style.
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube | Spotify
An impressive contribution to the decades-long legacy of composers blending Chinese and western instruments and musical materials.
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube | Spotify
THE CHAMBER WORKS OF ALLEN BRINGS | Allen Brings
A triple re-release containing a collection of works for small ensembles comprised of a diverse selection of instruments.
WINTER’S WARMTH | Andrew Schultz, John A. Carollo, R. Barry Ulrich, J.A. Kawarksy
An orchestral compilation featuring works from John A. Carollo, J.A. Kawarsky, Andrew Schultz, and R. Barry Ulrich, presenting conceptual pieces that all act as soundtracks to our resiliency during the toughest moments of the human experience.
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube | Spotify
SMALL STORMS | Meredith Blecha-Wells, cello; Sun Min Kim, piano
Features Bohuslav Martinů’s duos for cello and piano from the latter half of his life, with the performances of Blecha-Wells and pianist Sun Min Kim fully embodying the folkloric sensibility and conservative style that typify the composer’s oeuvre.
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube | Spotify
TWILIGHT REMEMBERED | McCormick Duo
A re-release of a collection of contemporary compositions for percussion and flute, including works from various composers.
RED LILIES OF BELLS GOLDEN LILIES OF BELLS WHITE LILIES OF BELLS | Alla Elana Cohen
Previously compared to the likes of Beethoven and Mozart, creative and evocative composer Alla Elana Cohen presents a collection of wildly imaginative works for string quartet, small ensemble, solo cello, and chamber orchestra.
Amazon | iTunes | ArkivMusic | YouTube
