Picks of the Year: 2012

Here are the discoveries from the past year that made the biggest impact on me. I recommend them to all who enjoy worthy but lesser known music in great performances. Some may object that the piano music of Samuel Barber …

MUSIC MAKES A CITY: An American Orchestra’s Untold Story.

MUSIC MAKES A CITY: An American Orchestra’s Untold Story ● Owsley Brown III, Jerome Hiler, directors ● 21C MEDIA GROUP (DVD: 1:43)Additional DVD with more than two hours of interviews with composers, musicians, and related personalities Dedicated enthusiasts with at least …