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“The metaphor at the heart of this new album by the quintet Imani Winds is spelled out on the cover: “Bruits” in large, boldface type, above a pronunciation guide and a definition: “Noises made by blood moving through obstructed arteries indicating the body is at risk.” As a homophone it also brings to mind “brutes” — brute force, brutality.”
Read More“And then it is more besides, a new take on the Contemporary Modern as a whole and undoubtedly of interest to anyone who wants to keep current and looks for something very musical as well as very new. Highly recommended.”
Read MoreThe album features three world-premiere recordings: Vijay Iyer’s Bruits; Reena Esmail’s The Light is the Same; and Frederic Rzewski’s Sometimes—all of which speak directly to current social and political issues, and tell stories about people whose lives have made a difference in our world.
Read More“The members' sterling command of their respective instruments impresses, but it's the connectedness exemplified by their ensemble playing that makes Imani Winds the special outfit it is.”
Read MoreImani Winds musicians Monica Ellis and Toyin Spellman-Diaz talk about the role of music in responding to crisis and helping us move forward.
Read More“The sadness of the lyrics really comes to fore in this stripped down arrangement”
Read MoreIMANI WINDS | BRUITS | #2 on the Billboard Classical Charts
Read More“In Judah Adashi’s movingly tender my heart comes undone Johanson’s cello weaves in and out of a single melodic line that ascends musically towards a quiet ending.”
Read More“NEW TO YOUTUBE | Cellist LAVENA Performs "My Heart Comes Undone. The work was written by composer Judah Adashi as a Valentine’s Day gift to his wife, LAVENA”
Read More“It means a legacy, and it means, frankly, Black excellence. It means the ability to share our joys and what we think is important in the world of classical music. It means inspiration to a whole new generation, because we've been doing this so long.”
Read More“Program from the heart, and people will follow. Design events that attract the communities you want to attract. Is there easy transportation to the hall? Is there child care? Is there food that everyone can afford? You have to design events as opposed to concerts.”
Read More“These stories are told with impeccable artistry and versatility from Imani Winds and their featured guests, and the result is an album that will challenge, educate, and empower all who listen.”
Read More“Bruits is powerful. It is provocative. It is timely. It is heart-wrenching,” writes Monica Ellis. “It makes both the listener and the performer—especially me, as a performer and the mother of a Black boy—feel a way that few pieces of music allow.”
Read More"It’s a disc to die for, in which Tinnemans’ universe – and ours – is described with ethereal beauty from end to end."
-Raul da Gama
“This collection of five recent pieces by Jobina Tinnemans - born in Holland, resident in the UK since 2007 - is perched omewhere between seriously entertaining and entertainingly serious.”
-Philip Clark
“Gordon's adaptable melodies allied with a sensitive artistic soul prove perfect for exploring situation and emotion, while illuminating the story's unanswered questions.” -Clive Paget, Musical America (September 2020)
Read MoreCadenza’s David Osenberg interviews Amanda Gookin for WWFM Classical
Read More“Gordon’s personal journey through dark times infused ‘Ellen West’ with honest emotion that flowed from his heart.” -David Salazar, OperaWire (September 2020)
Read MoreMIKE BLOCK | Guzo | #9 Billboard Classical-Crossover Charts
Read More“The performances clearly reflect Gookin's virtuosic command… but the playing is always used in the service of bringing the composer's material to its optimal realization.” -textura (September 2020)
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