Vanessa Wagner Beautifully Interprets Philip Glass
These 20 intense, radiant piano works are a testament to Philip Glass’s compositional prowess and Vanessa Wagner’s dedication to bringing them to dazzling life.
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Arvo Pärt’s ‘Silentium’ Gives Voice to Silence Within Sound
With this curated compilation, Mississippi Records provides a compelling primer into Arvo Pärt, the world’s most performed living composer.
Lael Neale Delivers Lo-Fi Songs in Her Unique Style
Lael Neale delivers her near-apocalyptic songs with eloquence and sangfroid. If this record is Neale bidding adieu to Los Angeles, then it is an unforgettable farewell.
Catherine Lamb Creates an Extremely Satisfying Composition
The latest work from Berlin-based composer Catherine Lamb invites the listener on a voyage that involves deep listening.
Thor & Friends Are Inspired on This Lush, Ambient Album
Thor & Friends create meditative, minimalist noise that is exploratory but beautifully soothing. It’s art that quenches thirsty souls.
Kronos Quartet Create a Haunting Interpretation of War and Loss
Legendary music ensemble Kronos Quartet team up with an acclaimed documentarian and composer to chronicle the horrors of violent conflict.
Hour’s ‘Subminiature’ Takes Gentle Ambience Into a Live Setting
Hour temper their unusual style with deep emotion and contemplation. There’s nothing conventional about them, but they always find new ways to provide comfort and joy.
Phillip Golub Experiments with Loops on Mesmerizing LP
Loop 7 is yet another in a series of ambitious experimental projects from Phillip Golub and another stunning home run for Joseph Branciforte.
12 Compositions to Introduce You to Classical Music Post-1950
Classical and compositional music have continued to thrive in the 20th and 21st centuries, reaching new heights of dissonance and beauty.
Max Richter’s ‘In a Landscape’ Connects Nature and Humanity
In a Landscape reconciles nature with humanity through lush soundscapes, and it feels like a revelation for newcomers to composer Max Richter’s oeuvre.
Luke Wyland Creates Deep, Dreamy Soundscapes on ‘Kuma Cove’
Luke Wyland’s performances provide the usual Zen moments from this type of ambient minimalism, but there’s a hint of darkness within the notes.
Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd Visit ‘The Moon and the Melodies’
The collaboration between ethereal pop trio Cocteau Twins and avant-gardist Harold Budd, The Moon and the Melodies, hits vinyl for the first time since 1986.