Domenic Salerni, violinist with the Attacca String Quartet and native of the Lehigh Valley, speaking with us about the ensemble's recent album titled, "Of All Joys" released by Sony Classical, featuring pieces from the Renaissance as well as works from Arvo Part and Philip Glass.
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Domenic Salerni; December 22 2021

JoAnn Falletta is Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic.

She’s also one of the founding board members of the Claudette Sorel Organization. Sorel was a pianist, teacher and music philanthropist who advocated a higher profile for contemporary music – particularly by women composers. Falletta and WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speak about the remarkable life of Claudette Sorel – commemorated in the recent re-release of classic recordings: Claudette Sorel: Rediscovered.

JoAnn Falletta - January 5, 2022

Five Minutes for Earth is a performance and commissioning project that both celebrates our planet and illuminates our challenge to preserve it.

Kondanassis 5 Minutes

Sweethearts (and Badasses) of Americana (and Beyond) 6/5/22 - Sara Shiloh Rae

Violinist Hilary Hahn's latest album release features big, bold pieces of music. Because, as Hahn says in the interview, we can't be timid right now.

Behind the Playlist with Violinist Hilary Hahn

misterG of greenarrowradio chats with Timo Vollbrecht about his signature ensemble FLY MAGIC's new album Givers and Takers out now on BERTHOLD Records.

Timo Vollbrecht

Trumpeter Paul Merkelo was reaching for the heritage of the trumpet concerto with his recording of three concerti from Soviet composers in his latest album. In doing so he found a kinship with the shared Ukrainian heritage of trumpeter Timofei Dokshizer, whose legacy looms over all of the included pieces. And this connection became far more important during the album's release, which is sending its proceeds to UNICEF for the care of Ukrainian children during Russia's continued invasion.

Behind the Playlist With Trumpeter Paul Merkelo

All Classical Portland’s Program Director John Pitman talks to pianist Mao Fujita about his new album, Mozart: The Complete Piano Sonatas, available now from Sony.

Learn more on the Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/mao-fujita-mozart/

John Pitman Review: Mao Fujita Takes On Mozart

All Classical Portland’s Program Director John Pitman talks to British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, whose new album touches on the relationships of Brahms and Robert and Clara Schumann.

Learn more on the Arts Blog: https://www.allclassical.org/pitman-review-grosvenor-brahms/

John Pitman Review: Benjamin Grosvenor Schumann Brahms

As they begin their 30th Season, the GRAMMY® Award-winning choral ensemble from Austin, Texas, Conspirare, presents an emotionally rich and wide-ranging program in their new Delos recording: ‘House of Belonging.’ Known worldwide for expanding the boundaries of choral performance, Conspirare has teamed up with the superb Miró Quartet to present a tapestry of intriguing new works by dynamic American composers: Kevin Puts, Derrick Skye, Alex Berko, Moira Smiley, Ross Lee Finney, Share-a Nova, Michael Schachter and Margaret Bonds. 

Conspirare founder and leader, Craig Hella Johnson, commissioned many of the pieces on House of Belonging and composed the opening track himself. The album’s thoughtful texts explore themes about spirituality, philosophy, the natural world, and the human need for deep connection with verses by Ewen Tait, John Muir, William Stafford, Wendell Berry, Ru-bin-druh-nath Tu-gore, David Whyte, Langston Hughes, Ludwig van Beethoven and Hildegard of Bingen.    
 
The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated and dedicated string quartets. Described by ‘The New Yorker’ magazine as “furiously committed” and the ‘Cleveland Plain Dealer’ as having an “exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity,”, Miro is the Quartet-in-residence at the University of Texas’ Butler School of Music, and for over twenty-five years, has performed on the world’s most prestigious concert stages.

Miró violist: John Largess is a Curtis Institute and Yale University graduate. In 1995 he toured the United States and Canada with the Colorado String Quartet. Appointed principal violist of the Charleston Symphony the following year, in 1997 Mr. Largess joined the Miró Quartet and has been a vital fixture ever since. An active speaker and writer about all things chamber‐music, the violist also holds a degree in Classical Archeology which has led to his participation in excavations in Greece, Israel, and Jordan. John Largess is here with us to discuss Conspirare, new Delos recording: ‘House of Belonging,’ as well as give us his unique musical perspective. Listen to the attached segment.

Conspirare's new recording: ‘House of Belonging’ is a dynamic and timely collection of American music for voices and with instruments. Curated and conducted by Craig Hella Johnson, the album showcases the unique combination of choral virtuosity and extraordinarily beautiful human expression in works by composers and poets diverse in age, geography, and ethnicity who speak to our internal and external sense of home and belonging. Each composer, in their unique voice, offers a reflection point for listeners.

Conspirare’s ongoing commitment to commissioning and performing music of today’s most vibrant living composers is reflected in these world premiere recordings. Conspirare’s nationwide roster of vocal artists Simon Barrad, Meg Dudley, Haitham Haidar, Chelsea Helm, Michael Jones, Lauren McAllister, Savannah Porter, Kathlene Ritch, and David Kurtenbach Rivera are featured as soloists on the album.

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Conspirare 'House of Belonging' featuring Miro Quartet violist: John Largess

October 27, 2023 edition of Lush Life with Scott Penn on WOMR. The program featured an interview with jazz and world music singer Kavita Shah to discuss her new album “Cape Verdean Blues.”

October 27 2023 Broadcast On WOMR Featuring Kavita Shah

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Conspirare 'House of Belonging' featuring Miro Quartet violist: John Largess

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