Classical: Contemporary and Avant Garde: Modern Composition
ENRICO FRANCIONI: Segni del tempo
"We are talking about Buddhist Zen: a spiritual dimension well known to who, like Francioni, when he composes, has the habit to lose himself in nature. Francioni’s music teaches us to reach the state of new attention."
CD price: $17.99 / MP3 price: $8.00
JOSEPH GRAMLEY: American Deconstruction
The five pieces on this new release boldly illustrate the huge range of material available to the modern multi-percussionist and this artist's athletic performances prove his mastery of the whole thrilling spectrum.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
DANIEL LIPPEL: Sustenance
On Sustenance, NY guitarist Daniel Lippel and a stellar cast of musicians bring the concept album to contemporary classical music. Each piece is connected by electronic "passages", which transition seamlessly between musical worlds. American Record Guide
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
LAURI & PASCAL: Human Relations
An extraordinary guitar duo plays Swedish contemporary classical music inspired by humans and relations with electronic interludes.
Recommended if you like Julian Bream, Erik Satie.CD price: $12.97
ANTHONY GENGE: Anthony Genge
A new recording of seven contemporary classical compositions, including solo works, duos, music for three pianos, and works for string quartet and for chamber ensemble.
Recommended if you like Morton Feldman, Takemitsu.MP3 price: $8.00
PHILIP MEAD & ROB GODMAN: Piano and Electronics
Piano and electronics when in the hands of these two exceptional artists can weave an astonishingly magical spell. Exceptionally beautiful is the track entitled “Lux Perpetua”; a serene and gentle landscape sculpted in subtle sounds.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
WILD BASIN WINDS : IAN DAVIDSON: High Wood
Six original and unique compositions for the solo oboe and oboe d'amore
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
JOSEPH GRAMLEY: Global Percussion
A bravura solo performance of world multi-percussion--from traditional African melody to contemporary American minimalism--by a "brilliant" (NEW YORK TIMES) young musician with a growing international reputation.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
THE GEORGIA GUITAR QUARTET: Puzzle
Four virtuoso guitarists from Athens, Georgia perform their own compositions on this compelling sonic journey.
Recommended if you like Kronos Quartet.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
PETER ASKIM: Moving, Still
Blending the rhythmic drive and power of rock and minimalism with the expressive lyricism of Neo-Romantic music and the textures of modernism, Askim's music cuts a new, emotionally-charged and personal path through the contemporary music landscape.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JEANETTE SOLLÉN: Die Loreley
"electroacustic gems, avantgarde music with soulful voices. The debut album from critically acclaimed composer from Sweden"
Recommended if you like Laurie Anderson.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ROBERT ASHLEY: Tap Dancing in the Sand
A collection of pieces by the great Robert Ashley immaculately performed by Ensemble MAE
CD price: $12.97
PETER FOSTER: Wood And Wires
An array of clarinets and saxophones combine with electronic and sampled sounds in this accessible yet contemporary collection.
Recommended if you like Steve Reich, Michael Nyman.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
TRIMBACH: More Didjeridu Music By Trimbach
Funky classical music with didjeridu, cello and flute
Recommended if you like Steve Reich.MP3 price: $2.00
STEVEN MACKEY: Ravenshead
This 2 CD set offers "an unforgettable opera that combines music and drama with stunning emotional effect. Eckert is a marvel, singing Mackey's challenging, beautiful score with consummate commitment." (Hartford Courant)
CD price: $15.50
