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“This important — arguably long overdue — album spotlights two versatile mid-20th century artists whose music fell into neglect. These strong performances by the Experiential Orchestra will hopefully spark a resurgence in the music of these exceptional composers.”
Read More“The two violas coil and flicker as they dance around each other with water-tight synchronicity … A smart and really rather cool project, it is ideally presented in natural binaural sound and really shines on headphones”
Read More“Alkemie’s Love To My Liking provides a fantastic amount of dance- ability via medieval dances as well as richly subtle and complex songs and motets of the 13th-century trouvères”
Read More“There are times – such as in the album’s intriguing title-track by Inti Figgis-Vizueta – where the instruments become indistinguishable, like a single super viola gliding effortlessly in a highly integrated sound space.”
Read More“Sheehan's setting is quite a powerful thing, not precisely comparable to any other choral work … This is unique music, absolutely worth the listener's attention, and it was recorded beautifully at the Trinity Wall Street church.”
Read More"This album argues not only that viola duos can be a wonderful ensemble to write for in terms of range and sonic possibility, but also introduces listeners to young composers (all under 40) that are worth learning more about"
Read More"Creating something new can come with a lot of expectations. Founding an ensemble. Releasing a debut album. Recording a world premiere, or two. But whatever you might expect from the Poiesis Quartet, they want you to take them exactly as they are"
Read More"Dawn, the new debut recording from the duo Grand Electric, is an instantly appealing new showcase for Mark Dancigers on electric guitar and Aaron Wunsch on piano, each providing original compositions meant to move the combination of these two instruments into new territory."
Read More"There isn’t space here to recount every good thing about this disc... This set alone is more than enough reason to grab this disc, but the material on either side shows off Decoda’s full range and chops."
Read More"It’s a daring and ingenious programme, anchored by excerpts from. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, and culminating with the mighty D minor Chaconne."
Read More"Polished perfection from first notes to last, Akathist is above all else a feast of beautiful music that, whatever one’s spiritual inclination, is pure pleasure to listen to and enjoy."
Read More"there can be no question of Sinta's commitment, dedication, and involvement here or elsewhere in this fascinating, obviously deeply felt album. With good (albeit dry) sonics, highly recommended, especially to the adventurous."
Read More"While each track on Shapes in Collective Space is approachable and compelling, it is Cheregosha and Spaulding’s flawless ensemble work and ecstatic collaborative energy that irresistibly draws the ear inward."
Read More"It is magic ... I also hope readers with faith in what is good in our world will find some comfort in this music – in particular today, when we observe what is happening all around us. "
Read More“what especially comes across is the seeming fun and enjoyment the musicians communicate through this music and surely this is what the performance of medieval music should always emphasise.”
Read More"Daniel Temkin’s Ocean’s Call for String Orchestra is a three-movement composition for full orchestra. The extended cello solos in I. Hanging Cliffs, Rising Mist are dramatic. III. Lullaby Waves is sparse with passionate solos and an intense closing that slows down to bring this enjoyable album to an exquisite conclusion."
Read More“the “Lullaby’s” lilting flute melody with crystal glasses. Flautist Catherine Gregory and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir deliver an impassioned, vibrant account of it all.”
Read MoreKinds of ~Nois reviewed by The Whole Note
Read More“I’m pleased have this alternate take in my collection, much in the way that I appreciate Marion Verbruggen’s performance of Bach Cello Suites on the recorder – an interesting and enchanting new perspective.”
Read More“With performances of this quality, you can see why Carnegie — which just named Decoda its first affiliate ensemble — would want to continue an association with these musicians.”
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