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Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Connick, Jr.’s new album is comprised exclusively of Cole Porter compositions. True Love highlights Connick’s talents as pianist, singer, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor as he breathes new life into popular songs from the Great American Songbook including “Anything Goes” and “You Do Something To Me.”“This is the first time I’ve taken […]
Julia Wolfe’s large-scale work for choir and orchestra Fire in my mouth was recorded live at the world premiere in January 2019 by the New York Philharmonic, The Crossing, and The Young People’s Chorus of New York City.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has added another CD to its extensive discography: recent Boston Symphony Orchestra commissions of works by American composers Timo Andres, Eric Nathan, Sean Shepherd, and George Tsontakis.
This all-star collection of standards features acclaimed jazz bassist David Finck, one of today’s most versatile and in-demand bassists.
In this classical guitar duet, Frederic Hand, a member of Local 802 (New York City), considers a short, long-held figure passed from one guitarist to the other even as the resonance fades to stillness.
This 20th anniversary release is issued on double vinyl and includes a bonus CD with 10 never-before-released tracks, available only with the purchase of The Pilgrim vinyl.
The posthumous memoir by Prince, a longtime member of Local 30-73 (St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN), is the story of how Prince became Prince.
The Concertino opens with a long, free solo, encouraging the artist’s individuality, with the ensemble slowly gaining ground as the work progresses.
The Roskott Trumpet Concerto was commissioned to offer a full-length concerto representing the many voices of the trumpet as they occur in orchestral music but where the instrument would always be heard.
Schocker’s third collection of Christmas carols arranged for solo harp dives deeper into traditional carols across Europe, from Portugal to Scandinavia.