Kiev Camerata: this Ukrainian ensemble of soloists, is a versatile orchestra of 32 players formed by the union of the ancient music ensemble, HARMONIA of the Kiev Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Ensemble of the Ukrainian Union of Composers. It is the resident ensemble of the Kiev Music Fest and the Kiev International Piano Competition in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz.
Their repertoire features more than 200 works by composers ranging from Bach, Brahms, Debussy, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Mozart to Adams, Corigliano, Crumb, Boulez, and Stravinsky, and includes respected Ukrainian composers Hrabovsky, Karabyts, Silvestrov, Stankovych, and others. In 1997-98 the Kiev Camerata toured Germany, Austria, Greece, and Russia. In October & November 1998 they made their first tour of the northeastern United States.
There’s a quiet beauty to this remix album of compositions by Michael Vincent Waller, with contributions from JLin, Prefuse 73, & more. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 1, 2024
Somber, beautiful string meditations abound on the debut album by Oxford cellist and composer Lou Lyne and her ensemble. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2024
Comprising 32 takes on iconic Robert Schumann compositions, the emergent pianist's Pentatone debut is a must-hear for classical fans. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2024