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sai-national.org • Fall 2023 57 MUSIC OF BARBARY HARBACH, VOL. 16 - ORCHESTRAL MUSIC VII London Philharmonic Orchestra - David Angus, conductor MS Classics, MS1742 "Combining a mastery of what one might call the 'American classical idiom' with a distinct instrumental pallette and subject matter of importance to this nation, Harbach creates music that can be enjoyed on multiple levels - it is fun, it is lyrical, it gets dark, and above all it tells stories. Her music is exceptional in how clearly it conveys humanity - and all the victory and defeat that goes along with that." — MSR NARRATIVE MUSIC BY WOMEN COMPOSERS FOR FLUTE AND PIANO Virginia Broffi Kunzer, flute; Tammie Walker, piano MS Classics, MS1771 From Kunzer: "From famous women of the past whose acclaim has since faded, to creators who have recently emerged, the composers heard on this recording give us works that speak of their experiences, both real and imagined. Their music inspires imagery: of the beauties of the natural world ..." NO ORDINARY WOMAN! MUSIC BY GWYNETH WALKER Sorores Duo Tresona Multimedia & Soundset Recordings SAIs Sandra Mosteller and Amy Rosine (Region II RO), with Gail Novak on piano, offer a collection of self-reflective works by SAI Composers Bureau member Gwyneth Walker. Also available on Amazon Music. OCTOBER SKIES SONGS FOR TENOR, VIOLIN, CELLO, AND PERCUSSION October Sky Ensemble MSR Classics, MS1826 October Sky is a mixed-instrument chamber ensemble featuring violinist John Irrera, percussionist Annie Stevens, tenor Brian Thorsett, and cellist Alan Weinstein. An expressions collection of works by six composers, including Hilary Tann and Edgar Girtain. PIANO WORKS OF HARRY ORE MUSIC INSPIRED BY EASTERN AND LATVIAN FOLK TUNES Zhaoyi Long, piano MS Classics, MS1841 "Born in 1885, Harry Ore was a Latvian pianist, composer, and teacher…Ore, as a Latvian with a strong sense of patriotism, manifested his deep love and yearning for his homeland in these works." — MSR WHAT MUSIC TELLS ME MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRASS AND ORGAN Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble MS Classics, MS1750 From the annotator, Gary Lemco: "This album of works, both original and arranged… celebrates the group's 30th anniversary in a manner consonant with the idea of transcendence, the seeking for that spirit which hovers, ineffable." Reviews — Reviewed by Region III RO Amber Wingler

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