New Music

Here’s a list of new music, primarily by new musicians I’ve discovered or by musicians I’ve known for a while. I’ve also included notable musical events.

• 2025-03-14: We attended a West Van Library concert. A wonderful performance by Penderecki String Quartet. Haydn and Brahms were the highlights.

Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in C major, Op. 20, “Sun”, no 2
I. Moderato

Johannes Brahms
String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat Major, Op. 67
I. Vivace
II. Andante

Peter Hatch
Tidal Changes (2024)

Claude Debussy
String Quartet G minor Op. 10
II. Assez vif et bien rythmé
IV. Très modéré – En animant peu à peu – Très mouvementé et avec passion

• 2025-02-17: Rei, what an incredible performer, see TED NYC and 2025-02-17: Rei
• 2025-01-30: Marianne Faithfull died in London at the age of 78. I’ve been listening to As Tears Go By.
• 2024-12-28: I’m listening to Live at Winterland ’68 by Janis Joplin. This live recording perfectly captures the raw energy Joplin brings to the stage, along with the laid-back vibe of her band.
• 2024-12-17: Jim Hall
• 2024-09-30: Blue Moon Marquee released a new album: New Orleans Sessions. Bought tickets for their concert in West Vancouver (2024-11-02). Paul Pigat is opening the show.
• 2024-09-06: Daryl Chonka. We discovered this talented multi instrumentalist on Saltspring Island.
• 2024-09-11: John Hiatt. I’d never heard this musician, he appeared in Spotify!
• 2024-05-18: The Ballad of Hotspur, an excellent guitar album released in 2024 by Molly Miller Trio.
• 2024-04-28: Blue Moon Marquee, another great band found in 2024.
• 2024-04-15: Paul Desmond
• 2024-03-10: Sue Foley
• 2024-03-09: Julian Lage, Norah Jones, wonderful new music in 2024.
• 2024-03-09: Diyet & the Love Soldiers
• 2024-01-20: Muireann Bradley, her youtube channel and wikipedia page
• 2024-01-01: Eddie 9V
• 2023-11-13: Big Lazy and All About Jazz
• 2023-11-02: Muse
• 2023-11-01: Karsu: I discovered this artist on a plane flying to Istanbul.

Also 2025-03-08: 50s Mix, 2025-01-05: Movies We Enjoyed