Alice Julien-Laferriere - Matteis: A Neapolitan In London - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This is the second volume in Jan Willem de Vriend & the Netherland Symphony Orchestra's survey of Mendelssohn's complete symphonies. The conductor's fresh, innovative approach to the classical/romantic repertoire is acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and in the case of Mendelssohn, he comes to the recording session after deep musicological research on the composer's life and work. This particular disc also stands out due to the conductor's decision to use natural horns and trumpets with pistons.

Alice Robbins - Sonatae a Violino Solo of 1681 [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/28/2000

2015 . Singer/songwriter Alela Diane and guitarist/composer Ryan Francesconi (Joanna Newsome) have uniquely collaborated to create Cold Moon. At a friend's show in October 2014, the two chatted about how they were both experiencing creative standstills. Ryan lacked inspiration to make more instrumental music, and Alela was at a loss for how to start writing a new record after the birth of her daughter. Soon, Ryan sent Alela several recordings of intricate, beautiful guitar pieces. She listened on repeat while staring out the window at the changing leaves, initially unsure how to sing even a note over what she heard. Eventually, something clicked and throughout the Winter, Alela travelled across town to Ryan's house to woodshed the songs. Before they knew it, they had a record-a collaboration of voice and guitar with intangible moods and resonances-a collection that calls you to reflect and be hopeful. A wintry music born in December.