This week we’re taking a listen to some new releases in the world of contemporary music, including the latest CD from ETHEL, Heavy.
We’ll also be hearing a work by Barbara Harbach as the London Philharmonic continues their survey of her music. And the quirky but appealing American composer James Cohn is explored on a new recording on the MSR Classics label.
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This week we’re taking a listen to some new releases in the world of contemporary music, including the latest CD from ETHEL, Heavy.
We’ll also be hearing a work by Barbara Harbach as the London Philharmonic continues their survey of her music. And the quirky but appealing American composer James Cohn is explored on a new recording on the MSR Classics label.
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Our monthly program highlighting new releases in the world of new music.
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Pros on Prose
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Related Pieces
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarvos: Rounds | ETHEL | Heavy. | Innova | 2012 | 07:52 |
| Mesinai: La Citadelle | ETHEL | Heavy. | Innova | 2012 | 10:33 |
| Cohen: A Grecian Festival | Laurel Ensemble | A Grecian Festiavl. | MSR Classics | 2011 | 15:11 |
| Harbach: Sinfonietta | London Philharmonic Orchestra; David Angus, conductor | Harbach 7: Music for Strings. | MSR Classics | 2012 | 17:18 |
| Cohn: Arkansas Reel | Quintet of the Americas | A Grecian Festival. | MSR Classics | 2011 | 02:49 |
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