Featured New Releases for
January 5, 2024

A cathartic autobiographical set dominated by celebratory, queer-themed dance anthems.

— Marcy Donelson

A soundtrack album in the literal sense, with much dialogue from the film.

— James Manheim

An impressive meeting of jazz and wind band music in this final work by Chick Corea.

— James Manheim

Extraordinary historical instrument performances of Saint-Saëns orchestral works, familiar and unknown.

— James Manheim

Close-up, emotionally intense but not frenetic recordings of these landmarks of the string quartet repertory.

— James Manheim

The first installment in a new Beethoven quartet series looks forward to the Romantic era.

— James Manheim

Lesser-known Pärt works reveal aspects of the composer's style in a fresh way.

— James Manheim

This recital succeeds in displaying the varied palette of sound of which this cellist is capable.

— James Manheim

New carols for the Christmas season, with superb execution from a top-notch young small choir.

— James Manheim

A delightful Christmas opera steeped in Russian folklore receives some much-needed exposure.

— James Manheim

Very strong Messiah with much unfamiliar material, both within the oratorio and as an appendix.

— James Manheim

A varied, rather unusual selection of Christmas pieces, some but not all from Norway, showcases Davidsen's remarkable voice.

— James Manheim

A convincing performance of a rarely heard monster work by Delius.

— James Manheim