“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.”
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"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"
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"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"
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"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."
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"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."
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"It’s a daring and ingenious programme, anchored by excerpts from. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, and culminating with the mighty D minor Chaconne."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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. "
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“But 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."
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"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."
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“the “Lullaby’s” lilting flute melody with crystal glasses. Flautist Catherine Gregory and cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir deliver an impassioned, vibrant account of it all.”
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Kinds of ~Nois reviewed by The Whole Note
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“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.”
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“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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“There’s no question that either the violinist or the orchestra are completely at home with Julia Perry’s larger style or the notes: this is about as confident and secure a first recording as they come.”
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“The main discovery here is Perry’s Violin Concerto, brilliantly played here by Curtis Stewart. Accompanied by James Blachly’s Experiential Orchestra. Perry’s bright, translucent scoring makes what might seem uncompromising on paper sound enthralling.”
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"Effortlessly converging a removed version of the classical, jazz, dream pop and analogue-sounding electronica, Late Aster, in a live and filmed setting, produce moving music with a spacey, ethereal hazy feel. I love this EP, which bodes well for the duo’s inaugural album, released sometime in 2024."
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Sybarite5’s Collective Wisdom featured as Record of the Week on CBC’s In Concert On Demand
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