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Friday Listening: July 7, 2023

Friday Listening: July 7, 2023
Alexander von Riesen, Cloud Formation with Hidden Air Spirits 
  • "SHATTER" - described as an album that "invokes the act of breaking the glass ceiling through exploration of cultural identity, interpersonal communication, and the struggle to overcome invisible barriers," SHATTER shows off the Verona Quartet's polished playing in world premiere recordings of works by Reena Esmail, Julia Adolphe, and Michael Gilbertson
  • "Live from the Cliburn" - Cliburn Gold-medalist Yunchan Lim's playing is precise and in-control, well-suited for these notorious Liszt etudes, recorded live during the semi-final round of the competition in 2022
  • "Nature romantique" - flutist Juliette Hurel, cellist Emmanuelle Bertrand, and pianist Hélène Couvert join forces for pieces by Weber, Reinecke, and Schubert
  • "American Dances" - the fifth release in this Anthology of American Piano Music puts themes of dance at its center; pianist Cecile Licad's playing is luminous and serves as a great introduction to music from Henry Gilbert, Carlos Troyer, Amy Beach, and more
  • "8-Track" - selections of solo works by Emily Cooley, Steve Reich, Alex Weiser, and Fjóla Evans form the structure of this new record from dynamic American cellist Ashley Bathgate