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The sun was setting outside Aaron Copland’s home in Cortlandt Manor… But inside, amid the cozy music room, the rehearsal was heating up as the pianist Michael Boriskin and the ensemble Music From Copland House rendered a rousing version of Charles Ives’s epic Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano….the organization focuses on illuminating essential truths about American music [and] the programming reveals a web of influences and interests that have shaped it.
Emmy award winning composer Laura Karpman talks to Gramophone about bringing Langston Huges to life in her Ask Your Mama.
The latest release of American composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s music, the beguiling “Three Flavors,” is further evidence of his talent. Those who think they don’t like contemporary music should give this a try. Lovers of jazz and classical music should find something to savor here.
Terry Robbins reviewed Tim Fain’s CD “Partita” calling it “a revelation [and] a marvelous CD.”
The music of Aaron Jay Kernis covers a wide expressive range, from the dramatic and monumental to a more intimate demeanor. But the music on this new and irresistible disc headlined by pianist Andrew Russo concentrates on sheer ingratiating beauty; good luck turning the music off after you get even a taste of what’s included here.
