Dolly Suite is one of the brightest and most delicate pieces by the French composer Gabriel Fauré. This collection consists of six short piano duets for four hands. The performance by the Eranova Ensemble has perfectly captured the delicacy and charm of these pieces. The Chinese duo of Michelle Yip and Cao Hui have been performing […]
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Ester Mägi (1922–2021) was one of Estonia’s most distinguished composers, often referred to as the “First Lady of Estonian Music.” Her contributions to classical music were profound, with compositions that beautifully fused traditional Estonian folk elements with classical forms. Throughout her long and fruitful career, Mägi composed a vast repertoire of works, ranging from chamber music
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Usually, I write reviews about music composed by other musicians. This time, though, I’ll be writing about my own music—not a review, of course, but rather a guide on how to listen to Elegy Sonata. The main trigger for composing this sonata was the passing of my father. But I don’t want to paint a
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Carousel is an incredible jazz fusion album, a collection of twelve haunting and evocative pieces brought to life by the visionary quartet of Emanuele Filippi (piano), Mattia Galeotti (drums), Matteo Pastorino (clarinet & bass clarinet), and Cosimo Boni (trumpet). Through this album, Filippi merges jazz improvisation with the refined elegance of chamber music, resulting in a sound
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The string quartet is one of the most significant ensembles in musical history, actively shaping various genres since its emergence in the 18th century. Patricio Franzi’s Senderus Memorius is a striking example of this tradition evolving, a multistylistic piece in three movements that draws inspiration from across the world. What makes this work truly remarkable is
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Eleven interconnected pieces of ambient music dissolve the boundaries of traditional musical intervals in Drifting Intervals, the latest album by Czech musician, De Moi (Vojtech Vesely). This work is an exploration of harmonic transformation, where sound evolves beyond the conventional notion of notes and chords. To grasp what Vesely has accomplished, imagine a duet for
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If darkness had a sound, how would it resonate? If shadows could speak through music, how would their whispers echo? These haunting questions find their answer in Insiya’s latest release, “Obscura”, a mesmerizing collection of four short instrumental pieces that feel like an auditory translation of light slipping into shadow. Listening to this mind-bending EP is
I’ve often been asked by Estonians why I chose to relocate to their country. While my decision involved many factors, one stands out above the rest: Estonia’s vibrant cultural and music scene. As a classical composer and pianist, the musical atmosphere here feels like a true homecoming for me. There’s an inspiring richness to Estonia’s
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The cello, with its body roughly mirroring the size and resonance of the human form, is perhaps the most vocal of all instruments. Its vibrations evoke the essence of a human voice, rich and intimate. In the hands of a skillful performer, the cello doesn’t just play—it sings. This connection between instrument and voice is
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Aaron Vaurio Jackson’s Not Yet Home is a soundscape of longing, and a diary of contrasts It is a sonic map, a map of the heart. Across its eight tracks, Aaron doesn’t merely play the piano; he turns it into a vessel for exploring life’s endless dualities: sweetness and sorrow, grandeur and humility, chaos and stillness,
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