American Ethos
American Ethos is a collection of works from a range of American composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, Ned Rorem, William Grant Still, Florence Price, and many others. Released in time for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, Carolyn Enger poses the question of how to characterise American composition over so many years and throughout times of such sharp division. How can a musical ‘Ethos’ be encompassed in all its various styles, sentiments, and beliefs? “I wanted to have a broad feeling of Americana,” Enger explains. “Voices that have been overlooked over the years then come to light because they influenced voices that we’re very familiar with.”
Resonating Earth
Resonating Earth emerged from pianist Carolyn Enger’s profound connection to nature and her dedication to environmental activism. Living in a wooden house outside Manhattan, Enger draws inspiration from the natural vibrations of her seven-foot Steinway piano, her personal yoga and meditation practices, and her profound love for the planet. This album, born from those inspirations, offers a sonic environment conducive to contemplation and openness, featuring a diverse collection of compositions that span multiple generations and schools of thought.
The Mischlinge Exposé EP
The Mischlinge Exposé focuses on the complexities of being neither Jewish nor Aryan in Nazi Germany and before, using beautiful music to illustrate the struggle between assimilation and cultural identity.
Ned Rorem: Piano Album I & Six Friends
This recording features Ned Rorem’s complete Piano Album I, a series of small-scale but significant piano compositions dating from 1978 to 2001. These and the set Six Friends were largely written as gifts to friends and colleagues, forming musical sketch books which are filled with miniature masterpieces.
In Evening Air
Pianist Carolyn Enger performs a program of piano miniatures by Ludwig van Beethoven, Alexander Scriabin, Howard Hanson, Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, and Lowell Liebermann.
