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Brain Hulse's Pseudosynthesis Album Review
With unusual instrument pairs and contrasting moods, Brian Hulse's album Pseudosynthesis showcases musical voices that complement each other yet retain individual quirks.
Artists Around the World Album Review
Stephen Funk Pearson's latest album takes listeners on a musical journey to high mountaintops and quiet streams with compositions for guitar, mandolin, marimba and more.
Album Review of Ancient Star
Jody Redhage and the Fire in July ensemble provide listeners with a whirlwind tour through an eclectic array of musical styles in their debut album Ancient Star.
The Bonesetter's Daughter Opera
Amy Tan, the author of five New York Times bestsellers, two children's books and numerous magazine articles, is finally trying her hand at an opera libretto.
Vincent Ho's Arctic Symphony
Canada is a country often jibed about its abundance of snow and ice, but composer Vincent Ho will turn that humor into artistry.
New Music The Gameboy Madrigals
Composer and guitar teacher Joey Mariano has released the Gameboy Madrigals as a free download. The music combines psuedo-medieval polyphony with video bleeps and buzz.
New Opera The Minotaur
Sir Harrison Birtwistle, along with librettist David Harsent, has created an opera that explores the themes of betrayal and escape in the oft-told myth of the Minotaur.