Sounds of the Season

Sunday evening, I attended a delightful concert put on by the Westerville Symphony up at Otterbein in Riley Auditorium at the Battelle Fine Arts Center. A new venue for me it allowed for a smaller, more intimate performance setting, perfect for when you’re going to be singing along! (Or in my case, “singing!”) Under the direction … Continue reading →

The 442s

Need an hour or so of some original and delightfully eclectic music? Something jazzy, yet a bit folksy? Something with an occasional blue grass sound, yet played by jazz and classically trained musicians? Then I invite you to try The 442s’ new self-titled album. Jazz, for the most part, would probably sum it up best thanks to the playing of … Continue reading →

Peter Boyer – Symphony No 1

Wow. Just – wow. In his latest recording, American composer, Peter Boyer, debuts his first ever symphony, Symphony No. 1, and what a gorgeous work of music it is! Conducting his own work with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (known for their soundtrack recordings such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter movies and … Continue reading →

Richard Reed Parry: Music for Heart and Breath

If you are a lover of Bach, Haydn and Mozart, and prefer baroque and classical era music, then this will definitely take you out of your comfort zone. It won’t take you too far out – well…ok. So it might – but that’s OK. It’ll be totally fun! Richard Reed Parry is a young Canadian … Continue reading →

Miloš – Aranjuez

I just listened to the latest album, Aranjuez, by classical guitarist, Miloš Karadaglić. Originally from Montenegro, Miloš as he’s often called, has made quite a name for himself in the world of classical guitar music. This latest album is filled with beautiful and relaxing music inspired by music traditionally played in the region of the … Continue reading →

Time for Three (2014)

Time for Three is a self-described “classically trained garage band” that originally got its start at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia when three guys just started playing their instruments together for kicks. The story that’s often told is how a couple of them were playing with the Philadelphia Orchestra when a lightning strike … Continue reading →