Breakfast Classics

Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato recently spoke with me about her new album “Songplay,” where she takes a new and creative approach to vocal music from the Baroque and Classical periods, as well as from the 20th century. It is truly a mix of genres, with classical, jazz and tango all represented.

Grammy award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato recently spoke with me about her new album “Songplay,” where she takes a new and creative approach to vocal music from the Baroque and Classical periods, as well as from the 20th century. It is truly a mix of genres, with classical, jazz and tango all represented.

The Grammy award-winning ensemble Chanticleer has released a new album “Then and There, Here and Now” in celebration of their 40th anniversary. It features a wide range of the group’s repertoire, from the earliest music (from the 1500s) to the most recent. Featured composers include Palestrina, Victoria, Stucky, Sametz and Bates.