Gravity and Grace from the CentreDiscs label is the first album devoted entirely to the chamber music of Canadian composer Allan Gordon Bell. I have wanted to recommend this extraordinary disc for several months now, but sometimes, reviewing contemporary music comes with a unique set of...

There’s some wonderful music here! British composer Christopher Gunning, best known for his award-winning film and television scores, has produced a substantial body of music for the concert hall, which includes seven numbered symphonies. This new CD from the Discovery label contains the...

Originally released in 2006, Harmonia Mundi has returned this recording of Olivier Greif’s Sonate de Requiem and Piano Trio to the active catalog as part of their mid-priced HM Gold line. Not having heard the initial release, I feel fortunate that I didn’t miss this powerful and...

Six Fish from the Australian guitar quartet Guitar Trek is a completely original, fresh and compelling album. It’s on the Tall Poppies record label (also Aussie), coming to us from out of left field (which is our decidedly preferred field here at Expedition Audio). Celebrating its 25th...

The very significant poetic side of American composer Jennifer Higdon’s music is confirmed on this new album from Bridge Records. The performances are by the Lark Quartet in An Exaltation of Larks (2005), Scenes from the Poet’s Dreams (1999) where the quartet is joined by pianist...

At Expedition Audio we’ve become acquainted with a number of interesting record labels. But until now, I have not encountered a not-for-profit label. Non Profit Music’s mission is to “feature new composers of very emotive instrumental contemporary music” while at the same time...