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"Thank you so much for your work recording us. It is so important to have a quality recording of our work and you never disappoint."/newline Angela Wyatt, Ancia Saxophone Quartet| "Dave, I simply can't thank you enough for all the work you did yesterday (and Sunday, and even today, no doubt), and for the whole recording experience. It was the best."/newline Tim Gustafson, Singer/Songwriter| "Excellent quality location and studio recordings that exceed expectations - that's what Orchard House is all about."/newline Dave Michel| "What a pleasure to receive your 'Eclat' CD in the mail the other day. It’s such an eclectic group of ensembles, so many from right here in Minnesota! – all with magnificent performances, so well captured and so well presented in such a nice artistic order. I’m thrilled to have my music represented on this lovely CD."/newline Abbie Betinis, Composer

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American cellist hunts for Gaspar Cassadó's nearly lost treasures

American cellist Katie Tertell is seeking to recover from Japan forgotten manuscripts by Spanish composer Gaspar Cassadó.

Víkingur Ólafsson, 'Variation No. 1 (Goldberg Variations)'

The young Icelandic pianist, once equated with Glenn Gould, exceeds the comparison in music by Bach that is played with transparent, lyrical joy.

Allison Russell finds transformative musical power in community

With help from a sisterhood of musicians, the Canadian singer-songwriter and activist has triumphed over trauma to become a distinguished figure on the Americana scene.

Anne Akiko Meyers: Tiny Desk Concert

The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.

Stars of the Lid co-founder Brian McBride has died at 53

In his work alongside bandmate Adam Wiltzie, McBride warped and wondered at new pathways for ambient music.

After 12 years, pianist Awadagin Pratt rediscovers his sweet spot

Absent from the recording studio for more than a decade, the restless musician has commissioned six composers for his new album.

Sarah Cahill: Tiny Desk Concert

The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.

Composer Joan Tower is finally going easy on herself

With plenty of humor, the octogenarian talks about her far-reaching career — including why she fled the modernist school of composers — and some mysterious visitations from her dead heroes.

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