The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

This album is very special to me. As you’ll hear, the musicians are really bringing it. And you should know that, because Orchestra Next isa training orchestra, the enthusiasm and virtuosity that you’re hearing is the result of students and…

Child's Play - Enhake

Child’s Play – Enhake

ENHAKE Wonkak Kim, clarinet M. Brent Williams, violin Katherine Decker, cello Eun-Hee Park, piano Brian McWhorter – producer

Heaven and Earth (Cheung)

Heaven and Earth (Cheung)

Heaven and Earth (2020) is a ballet for percussion ensemble. The piece is loosely based on creationism. While there are certain moments in the music that relates to my Chinese background, the subject matter itself is really quite universal. As…

When Things Changed – Jim Olsen

DUO DAMIANA: CASTILLOS DE VIENTO

DUO DAMIANA: CASTILLOS DE VIENTO

Flutist Molly Barth and guitarist Dieter Hennings join forces to form Duo Damiana, a trail-blazing ensemble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of  flute and guitar music. In their debut album, titled Castillos de Viento (Castles in the Wind), Duo Damiana has…

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Oregon’s Orchestra Next, in collaboration with the Eugene Ballet Company, has released its debut album featuring the world premiere recording of Kenji Bunch’s The Snow Queen. This 100-minute ballet score is a significant addition to the repertoire. Unlike Disney’s movie…

Thorn

Thorn

I produced this album (and that was a task) but the story that rattles around in my head when I think about thorn had nothing to do with the production. I was originally slated to record on one piece (Involuntary) and…in…

The Natalie Merchant Collection

The Natalie Merchant Collection

“Nonesuch Records releases The Natalie Merchant Collection—a deluxe ten-CD box set compiled by Natalie Merchant—on June 23, 2017. The Natalie Merchant Collection comprises ten discs, including all eight of her solo studio albums from the past three decades.” (from nonesuch.com) There…

"Ed's Coed" Online - 1929 Silent Film

“Ed’s Coed” Online – 1929 Silent Film

“Ed’s Coed” is a silent feature film produced by University of Oregon students in 1929. This version was digitized from a 16mm film print and includes an original score by Prof. Brian McWhorter (UO School of Music and Dance) and…

Elliot Goldenthal: String Quartet No.1 & Early Chamber Works

Elliot Goldenthal: String Quartet No.1 & Early Chamber Works

This album features a re-release of Extension Ensemble’s recording of Goldenthal’s Brass Quintet (original release here) which I was a part of back in the day. I stumbled upon the quintet shortly after being blown away by his score for…