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Sounds Heard: Carter, Rakowski, Smith, and Spectra—Guitar in the 21st Century
The celebrations of Carter’s centenary are continuing strong into his 101st year as the Pacifica Quartet completes its cycle of Carter’s landmark contributions to the genre. >>Read More
The first-ever disc devoted to David Rakowski’s orchestral music reveals him to a composer who is way more than just “the piano etude guy.” >>Read More
On his fifth CD release for the Southern California-based label Cold Blue, composer, guitarist and instrument builder Chas Smith presented five haunting sonic landscapes. >>Read More