Kraft/ Rudin/ Martirosian - Works for 2 CellosThe emergence of the cello as a solo instrument at the beginning of the 19th century encouraged composers to explore it's melodic and sonorous potential, with compositions for two or more cellos becoming increasingly popular. Bernhard Romberg and Anton Kraft both had personal connections to Beethoven their works offer inventive timbres, intimacy and substantial virtuosity. The world premiere recording of the sparkling Concertino by Kraft's son

With intertwined melodies and elaborate sample work

Aimé Césaire was part of a struggle for political independence and cultural recognition of the black worlds

and Ches Smith

but will carry you straight to the heavens on a chariot of fiery riffs

" the American writes

and her son's wedding planner has bailed at the last minute

capturing the band on blistering form and Iggy at his most erratic

The New York Philharmonic's first Artist-in-Residence

The album is nothing less than pure

Theobald Boehm

my job was less to impart information

"So There You Go" is a downright delightful waltz featuring e-piano