Mariel Roberts has emerged as one of the most electrifying cellists on the New York scene. Her debut CD, no extraneous sounds, is an audacious statement from a fearless musician. Where others might play it safe, Mariel tests the limits of contemporary cello technique in a group of five exhilarating solo works by young, up and coming NY composers, all commissioned especially for Mariel.

Classical Music

Classical Music

Ann Millikan's debut album is a remarkable dynamic, diverse collection of compositions written especially for the California EAR Unit. Polyrhythmic textures are the propelling force in these works, and her angular lines and quirky phrasing surprise and intrigue.

Classical Music

With Burning Bridge composer/violinist Jason Kao Hwang sets the boundaries of aesthetic sensibilities cultural assumptions and his personal history ablaze. Burning Bridge features members of his quartet EDGE (Taylor Ho Bynum Andrew Drury and Ken Filiano) with the addition of Joseph Daley Sun LI and Wang Guowei.

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•Although it’s right there in the name, it’s not entirely clear whether composer/leader Kyle Saulnier’s Awakening Orchestra is in fact an orchestra, a big band or something entirely and wildly different. Encompassing broad swaths of musical style in both original and recontextualized and re-imagined compositions, the Awakening Orchestra delves deep into traditions from classical to jazz to indie rock on their debut album.

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Classical Music

Classical Music

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Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music