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Evelyn Glennie

  • Joan Tower scores a hit with Strike Zones

    Dec 15th, 2021 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Albany Symphony, Blair McMillen, CD Review, Classical music, Concerto, contemporary classical music, David Alan Miller, Evelyn Glennie, Joan Tower, Naxos, Noteworthy Release

    I’m a percussionist by training. And I’m an admirer of Joan Tower’s music. So a disc featuring Tower’s compositions for Evelyn Glennie was a must-review for me. Glennie is one of the foremost percussionists in the world. Her innovative technique is only matched, by her drive to enrich the repertoire. To that end, she has […]

  • Michael Daugherty Dreamachine Hits on All Cylinders

    Feb 19th, 2019 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Albany Symphony, Amy Porter, Carol Jantsch, CD Review, Classical music, Concerto, contemporary classical music, David Alan Miller, Evelyn Glennie, Michael Daugherty, Naxos

    In my opinion, Michael Daugherty’s style hits the sweet spot. His music has real substance, working on multiple layers that yield fresh insights with every hearing. He’s also fully integrated the musical vernacular of pop culture. And he writes in a mostly tonal and strongly rhythmic language. These strengths enable his music to connect with […]

  • Corigliano Glennie Plitmann

    Evelyn Glennie magical in John Corigliano concerto

    Jan 17th, 2014 | By Ralph Graves
    Tags: Albany Symphony Orchestra, CD Review, Concerto, Contemporary classical, David Allen Miller, Evelyn Glennie, Hila Plitmann, John Corigliano, Naxos

    This new recording brings together two unusual additions to John Corigliano’s repertoire. “Conjurer” is a percussion concerto composed for Evelyn Glennie (who performs on this release). The work has six sections: three cadenzas, and three movements, labeled Wood, Metal, and Skin. Each movement uses percussion instruments only belonging to its own group. Corigliano blends tonal […]

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