Violist Wenting Kang’s ‘Mosaic’ is an Impressive Debut
Wenting Kang was the winner of the 2012 First Prize of the Tokyo International Viola Competition and from the first notes of her debut album, Mosaic, you know she’s special.
Reviews
Violinist Augustin Hadelich Revels in the Power and Beauty of Music with Spanish Roots on ‘Recuerdos’
With Recuerdos, Augustin Hadelich, the 38-year-old violin virtuoso, takes a deep dive, emotionally and musically, on a program with close ties to Spain.
Lincoln Trio Celebrates the Composers and Culture of the Windy City on ‘Trios from Contemporary Chicago ‘
On Trios from Contemporary Chicago, Lincoln Trio features some of Chicago’s greatest living composers, many of whom they have had strong working relationships with over the years.
Jan Vogler’s ‘The Dvořák Album’ is an Eloquent Celebration of the Composer’s Chamber Music
It’s hard to resist the notion that cellist Jan Vogler’s passionate, eloquent celebration of Dvořák’s chamber music comes close to what was in the composer’s heart.
Hawktail Take Inspiration from the Great Outdoors on ‘Place of Growth’
The woody tones of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and double bass resonate throughout Hawktail's Place of Growth, an often playful and always enchanting string band album.
Tutti Bassi Create Simple Beauty on ‘Have Cellos Will Travel’
Each of the 29 tracks on Tutti Bassi's Have Cellos, Will Travel is an example of the delights to be found in phrasing and dialog, in creating simple beauty from simple sounds.
Violinist Johnny Gandelsman’s ‘This Is America: An Anthology 2020–2021’ Reflects the Nation’s Experience
Violinist Johnny Gandelsman of the Brooklyn Rider quartet creates a musical time capsule on This Is America: An Anthology 2020–2021, with 22 commissioned works from across the nation.
Concert Review: LA Phil’s Opening Night Celebrates the Music of John Williams with Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter
The LA Phil's 2022 opening gala featured violin soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams taking the baton celebrating the composer turning 90 this year.
Concert Review: Cellist Inbal Segev’s Athleticism and Artistry on Full Display with California Symphony
Inbal Segev’s athleticism is on display with the California Symphony as well as her artistry as she navigates the cello’s tightrope upper registers down to its throaty, resonant depths.
Sheet Music Review: Jean Sibelius’ Lesser-Known Cello and Piano Work ‘Malinconia’
Jean Sibelius' Malinconia for cello and piano rewards the players with a soulful opening cello cadenza and a hauntingly beautiful melody that brings out the cello’s most captivating tonal qualities.