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24
Oct
2022
Babbitt Songs for High Voice and Piano Release Event and Livestream 10.28

Nina Berman/Steve Beck Babbitt release event 10.28

Soprano Nina Berman and pianist Steve Beck release a recording of Milton Babbitt's complete works for treble voice and piano, including his epic A Solo Requiem for soprano and two pianos with Eric Huebner. Babbitt was deeply engaged with poetry throughout his life, and his text settings demonstrate …

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13
Oct
2022

New Focus releases on 2022 Grammy Ballot: Jennifer Grim (Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Best Contemporary Composition [David Sanford Offertory], Best Engineered Album/Classical https://www.newfocusrecordings.com/catalogue/jennifer-grim-through-broken-time/ String Orchestra of Brooklyn/Leilehua …

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26
Jul
2022
Remembering Ryan Muncy

Virtuoso saxophonist and invaluable member of the community

New Focus joins with the whole contemporary music community in mourning the passing of virtuoso saxophonist, wonderful colleague, and friend to many Ryan Muncy. Ryan was saxophonist and member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, where he also served as Director of Institional Giving. …

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