We’re so thrilled to release David Conte’s 2-disc vocal album Everyone Sang on the Arsis label, a project which has been several years in the making. A modest booklet is included in the physical copy (and viewable here), and we wanted to share extended performer information, program notes, and texts, below. Performers [In order ofContinue reading “Everyone Sang: Extended Notes”
Category Archives: Classical
Featured @ NATS
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is one of the newer conferences we’ve added to our summer rounds, and we couldn’t be more excited about it collaborating with this great group! In 2018 we loved hosting a showcase of Juliana Hall‘s music, performed by soprano Amy Petrongelli and pianist Blair Salter, as wellContinue reading “Featured @ NATS”
May 23, 2018 | A Double-Feature for Juliana Hall
Art song composer Juliana Hall will be featured in two concerts on Wednesday, May 23, 2018—first in the U.K., then in the U.S. a few hours later. At 6:00 PM in London, the new art song series Re-Sung is devoting an entire concert to Hall’s work, touting her as “one of the brightest voices inContinue reading “May 23, 2018 | A Double-Feature for Juliana Hall”
For a Breath of Ecstasy – Gramophone Review
Michael John Trotta’s For a Breath of Ecstasy was just recorded by the Northwestern State University Chamber Choir, under the direction of Nicholaus B. Cummins. The recording recently received a review in Gramophone by Donald Rosenberg: The American composer Michael John Trotta has concentrated on choral music for most of his career. The newest discContinue reading “For a Breath of Ecstasy – Gramophone Review”
Discovering Forgotten Treasures
Guest Post by Dr. Carol Kimball Songs of Gouvy, edited by MeeAe Cecilia Nam. In two volumes. Vol. 1: 40 Poèmes de Pierre de Ronsard, 12 Poèmes de La Pléiade; Vol. 2: 18 Sonnets et Chansons de Desportes; 18 Poésies de Moritz Hartmann. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company. Explorers of French mélodie haveContinue reading “Discovering Forgotten Treasures”
Behind the Scenes: Buoso’s Ghost Rehearsal
Guest post by Michael Ching I think every opera needs a piece early on that convinces the audience to stay engaged for the rest of it. Musical theatre has a strong tradition of an engaging opening number. It’s a little more flexible in opera, but I think even classical works have that piece, whether it’sContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Buoso’s Ghost Rehearsal”
Judith Shatin: Roaming the Universe of Sound
This month we got to know Judith Shatin, composer, sound artist, community arts partner, and educator. Her music, called “something magical” by Fanfare, reflects her fascination with the arts, the sounding world, and the communicative power of music. Known for her dramatic acoustic music, she has also created a large body of path-breaking electroacoustic music.Continue reading “Judith Shatin: Roaming the Universe of Sound”
Michael Ching on Conducting Buoso’s Ghost at OperaDelaware
Post by Michael Ching Next month OperaDelaware and Baltimore Concert Opera are producing of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and my 1996 sequel, Buoso’s Ghost. Our works are like children—it’s best when they grow up and leave the house. (Unfortunately, some stick around on the shelf and don’t pay their fair share of the rent) I’ve beenContinue reading “Michael Ching on Conducting Buoso’s Ghost at OperaDelaware”
When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker
This month our featured recording is When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker from Musica Harmonia. This release features the works of Gywneth Walker, one of the most important composers of our modern day. Widely performed throughout the world, the music of Gwyneth Walker is beloved by performers and audiences alike for itsContinue reading “When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker”
The Inside Voice: Michael John Trotta Interview Series
We were so excited to find out that J. W. Pepper created a short video series on composer Michael John Trotta. Trotta has been a MorningStar composer for several years, and more recently has come out with pieces more suited to the Galaxy catalog. This spring, we’re releasing his new work For a Breath ofContinue reading “The Inside Voice: Michael John Trotta Interview Series”
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