Diane Arkenstone - The Essential Diane Arkenstone - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The five compositions on this album are inspired by the lives and works of five women from history. Carlotta Ferrari (b.1975) has composed numerous pieces inspired by historical figures as well as pieces inspired by literature and works of art. Several of these directions are brought together in the five compositions on this album, which celebrate three religious figures, an artist, and a writer. In Ferrari's distinctive modal style, she creates expressive musical portraits of these women. The first four works on this album all employ the InchRestarting Pitch SpaceInch (RPS) system of modal harmony. First developed by Carson Cooman in 2005, Carlotta Ferrari has worked extensively with this system in many compositions written since 2016. Carson Cooman (b.1982) is an American composer with a catalog of hundreds of works in many forms-ranging from solo instrumental pieces to operas, and from orchestral works to hymn tunes. His music has been performed on all six inhabited continents. As an active concert organist, Cooman specializes in the performance of contemporary music. Over 300 new works have been composed for him by composers from around the world, and his organ performances can be heard on a number of recordings of which this is his fourth for Divine Art. This recording of the wonderful main organ of Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, Netherlands (Marcussen & Son) was made using the Hauptwerk remote digital access system.

David Arkenstone - Native Dreams [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/11/2015

Combining the authentic sound of Native American flutes with elements of modern musical technology and influences, Native Heart provides an immersive musical experience tailor-made for meditation, relaxation, and reflection. Five-time GRAMMY nominee David Arkenstone has established himself as one of the best contemporary instrumentalists of our time. This visionary continues to create innovative music that inspires the imagination, taking listeners on musical journeys that evoke every emotion.