Deep Roots Magazine

Deep Roots Magazine

Roots Music and Meaningful Matters

 
 

 

Feeling Nature’s Rhythms, Mystery and Spiritual Beauty

A sequence of nine evocative, often poignant solo piano pieces by the young Scottish composer/pianist Alexander Chapman Campbell, inspired by a walk through Norwegian mountains
by David McGee
 

 
 

A Fresh Perspective on the ‘African Mahler’

CATALYST QUARTET, a young American ensemble, explores the chamber music of SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, works whose sophistication belies their early date
by David McGee
 

 

 

The Warmth of Arctic Saxophone

Haunting and beautiful, ARCTIC SAXOPHONE, by Norway's Ola Asdahl Rokkones, is an unforgettable experience.
by David McGee
 

 
 

Of Love, Loss, Chivalry & Memory

Christine de Pisan, whose work touched on every aspect of courtly life, from romantic poetry to military strategy and feminist critiques of the position of women in society, has inspired Blondel's new work of late Medieval wind...
by David McGee
 

 

 

New Version of Ukrainian Carol Supports Refugee Center

A joint effort by composer ROXANNA PANUFNIK and Signum Classics to raise funds for the U.K.-based REFUGEE CENTER
by David McGee
 

 
 

Music of Friendships and Collaborations

Diverse at first, this disc makes a highly satisfying whole, linked together by the threads of the SACCONI's connection to composer JONATHAN DOVE. Herein an informed appraisal courtesy ROBERT HUGILL.
by David McGee
 

 

 

Of Heartbreak and Loss, 17th Century-Style

Countertenor RANDALL SCOTTING and lutenist STEPHEN STUBBS expressively offer songs of heartbreak and loss from yore.
by David McGee
 

 
 

Aethereal Beauties: Vox Clamantis Celebrates Arvo Pärt @90

Honoring composer Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday, VOX CLAMANTIS, conducted by JAAN-ELK TULVE, offers aetherial beauties from the Pärt oeuvre in And I heard a voice... Review by ROBERT HUGILL.
by David McGee