Nick Davies, Clarinet, Wesley Ducote, piano

A "cabinet of curiosities,” also known as a Wunderkammer, is an elaborate cupboard used as a repository of diverse and exotic objects, the assembly of which was a popular pastime for the affluent European of the 16th and 17th centuries. (The trompe l’oeil cabinet at left is by Andrea Domenico Remps, ca. 1620–1699.)

A typical cabinet would contain a wide array of small, rare and intriguing items drawn from the natural world (ornate coral and shells, bizarre insects), science (intricate clocks and toys, distorted mirrors), history (letters, relics, antiquities) and art (carvings, miniature paintings, figurines). imageCabinet of Curiosities presents a similarly diverse musical collection: six short pieces, each one with a somewhat peculiar and idiosyncratic character. The first imagines a still life painting in which one of the subjects is less than stationary. The second is a sort of vaulting dance, written as a musical palindrome. There follows an anamorphic fantasy on an old English folksong, a stately Baroque dance built on ascending and descending scales, and a billet doux for solo clarinet. The last movement is a set of rhythmic variations on the eleven-beat Bulgarian Kopanitsa rhythm.

Cabinet of Curiosities: 3. Early One Morning in a Convex Mirror

Girl In The Window

Amor ao Vento

Luzes da madrugada

Focus Falls: Deep Focus Tracks

Silence of Focus

Slow tempo relaxing emotional composition for piano and strings - 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 celli and 2 basses with a theme and its variations (monophony and polyphony)

For piano and strings

Released in 2021, Songs of Love, Vol. 1 by David Ianni is a deeply emotive piano album showcasing his ability to craft intimate, heartfelt melodies. Tracks like “Butterflies”, “Lisa”, “Train of Dreams” and “In Paradisum” highlight his nuanced artistry, blending lyrical expressiveness with virtuosic technique. Each piece feels like a personal reflection, offering moments of both tranquility and passion. The album captures themes of love, connection, and serenity, creating a timeless listening experience.

Amoureux

8. Julklapp (Weilnachtsgabe), Op. 12 II. Andante cantabile

On top of the mountain peaks, spirits dwell
In mist and stone, their stories swell
Sacred mountains, old and wise
Whispering truths beneath the sky.

Composer & Pianist: Shirley Ly
Violinists: Joana Ly and Suzannah Quirke
Violist: Connor Quigley
Cellist: William Lui

© SHIRLEY LY

Sacred Mountains 圣山 by Shirley Ly | Piano Quintet

the walk

A beautiful meditative piece by Irish composer Vincent Kennedy. Recorded by Darby Carroll at a live performance in the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, Ireland

Veiled Glory

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