PERLE; GEORGE

Russell Sherman Plays Premieres And Commissions

Jed Distler

[A re-post in memory of Russell Sherman (3/24/1930–9/30/2023), concert pianist and long-time teacher at New England Conservatory, who died at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts

THE VISION OF FRANCIS GOELET

David Hurwitz

Subtitled “The Vision of Francis Goelet”, this excellent collection serves as a tribute to one of the great arts patrons of the 20th century. Goelet

Eighth Blackbird’s Compelling Contemporary Chamber Music

David Hurwitz

Eighth Blackbird is an amazingly talented sextet consisting of flutes, clarinets, violin/viola, cello, percussion, and piano. The sound this highly versatile ensemble makes is extraordinary,

RAGTIMES & SERENADES

David Hurwitz

Here’s an absolutely terrific disc that lovers of symphonic wind ensemble music will immediately want to add to their collections. It contains two major works