For this New Sounds, hear music for the rich and unexpected combination of folk singer and ensemble. We’ll take a listen to Swedish composer Bo Hannson’s work for chorus & folk singer, (along with string ensemble), written on chryptical latin text from ancient times. The singer is fiddler, composer, and voice magician, Lena Willemark, who is as at home with folk music as she is with avant jazz.
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For this New Sounds, listen to music by Russian violist/composer Ljova (real name Lev Zhurbin) performed by the string quartet Brooklyn Rider. Then there's music by young composer and drummer David T Little, and music by the extremely versatile violinist/composer Todd Reynolds. Plus, hear something from the Turtle Island Quartet and composer/mayor Phillip K Bimstein as well.
