Monthly Archives: April 2012

Small Ensembles

As much as I love the power of a symphony orchestra or the wall of sound from a contemporary big band, there’s something special about small ensembles that keeps me going back to them—trios, quartets, chamber works. I had always … Continue reading

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Treasures in Mexico

revisited It’s been almost two years since I reviewed music by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas. If you’ve read it [Treasures in Mexico] and you’ve listened to his music you already know that enthusiasm for Silvestre’s talent is infectious. This next … Continue reading

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