Chelsea Hart Melcher’s debut album, SO SMOOTH, SO SWEET, vibrantly introduces works by Harvard composer Allen Sapp (1922–1999), highlighting Melcher’s emotive and powerful singing alongside Sapp’s lyrical text setting, harmonic richness, and evolving style across decades. Today, Chelsea is our featured artist on “The Inside Story,” a blog series exploring the inner workings and [...] The post The Inside Story: Chelsea Hart Melcher and SO SMOOTH, SO SWEET appeared first on Navona R...| Navona Records
ALL IS MIRACLE from composer Kyle Pederson and Transept combines re-imaginings of iconic hymns, newly crafted genre-bending works, four world premieres, a mix of ancient and newly crafted texts, and unique instrumentation and textures — all working together to create an immersive, spiritual experience for listeners. The album explores a universe pulsing with spirit [...] The post The Inside Story: Kyle Pederson and ALL IS MIRACLE appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
Read on for his in-depth guide to performance preparation, and a look at his wide-ranging interests outside of music…| Navona Records
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, composer Stefania de Kenessey sought to illuminate the future for young musicians and penned MICROVIDS, a modern take on Bartók’s Mikrokosmos. The 19 impactful and emotionally uplifting piano miniatures are accompanied by short, hopeful poems, which match the music’s goal of inspiring the next generation of musicians. Today, Donna is [...] The post The Inside Story: Donna Weng Friedman and MICROVIDS appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, composer Stefania de Kenessey sought to illuminate the future for young musicians and penned MICROVIDS, a modern take on Bartók’s Mikrokosmos. The 19 impactful and emotionally uplifting piano miniatures are accompanied by short, hopeful poems, which match the music’s goal of inspiring the next generation of musicians. Today, Stefania is [...] The post The Inside Story: Stefania de Kenessey and MICROVIDS appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
NAHOFT is the culmination of pianist Ava Nazar’s collaboration with the Iranian Female Composers Association, showcasing six woman composers who merge identity, tradition, and innovation. NAHOFT encapsulates the fusion of past and present, structure, and improvisation in a collection that challenges stereotypes and expands the narrative of Iranian women in music. Today, Ava is [...] The post The Inside Story: Ava Nazar and NAHOFT appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
Praised by The Strad for his “extremely compelling” interpretations and by Strings Magazine as “simply magnificent,” violinist Max Zorin continues his quest to expand diversity and innovation in modern classical music programming with CONNECTIONS from Navona Records. Stirring, ardent, and all-consuming, these works make a strong case in highlighting lesser known repertoire in the [...] The post The Inside Story: Max Zorin and CONNECTIONS appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
CORO ALLEGRO: WE ARE HERE is a stirring choral album that amplifies voices of resistance, resilience, and remembrance. Featuring Kareem Roustom’s Rage Against the Tyrant(s) and Eric Banks’ Aluta Continua: The Passion of David Kato Kisule, this collection weaves together protest chants, poetry, and sacred texts to confront oppression and honor those who fight [...] The post The Inside Story: David Hodgkins and CORO ALLEGRO: WE ARE HERE appeared first on Navona Records.| Navona Records
Free-flowing virtuosity is produced by a trifecta of classical musicianship in Carl Vollrath’s FANTASY FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA, featuring the formidable talents of pianist Ookjin You and the revered Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Elegant hornlines and nimble string work intermingle with You’s graceful touch to the piano, creating a sonic world of wonder and [...] The post The Inside Story: Carl Vollrath Shares Anecdotes from his Musical Journey Following the Release of his FANTASY For...| Navona Records
Read on to learn about her various passions beyond music, and how new environments give her a creative boost…| Navona Records
Read on to learn about his innate passion for teaching, and his latest endeavors competing in triathlons…| Navona Records
Read on to learn about the words that convinced him to pursue music fully, and the professor that had the greatest impact on his artistic journey…| Navona Records
Read on to learn their thoughts on embracing new music, and what they wish to offer listeners in each of their performances…| Navona Records
Read on to learn his thoughts on creating beauty with music on the page, and his advice for finding opportunities in classical music…| Navona Records
Read on to learn how the cosmos has influenced each of these composers’ works, and how they seamlessly translate these fascinations into deeply-moving musical ideas…| Navona Records