NEW YORK NOTES: Tudor City, by New York Polyphony Highly Recommended by Whom You Know
It's not who you know, it's Whom You Know and we are delighted to say we know the New York Polyphony! NEW YORK POLYPHONY is establishing itself as one of the finest classical vocal ensembles of a new generation. You may notice our music column, New York Notes, is underpopulated compared to other columns, however, you should realize that we only write about the very best and there is a lot we turn down. The New York Polyphony exudes class, style and pure talent throughout Tudor City and just listening to it will enlighten you. This is modern, edgy, chamber music; we wish more stores played this kind of music... With “beautifully blended voices of individual distinction” (The Independent), the four men deliver dynamic performances in a wide range of styles. From simple plainchant to complex modern works, the NYP sound is strong, unified and polished. As Peachy was a singer herself in years past she truly appreciates the sound quality this group produces and the vocals are clear as day yet a beacon of light in an oversaturated music industry that promotes hype, not talent. Not only do we highly recommend Tudor City, but also we believe the best is yet to come from this stellar group as they have added Chris Herbert to the group! Peachy Deegan knows Chris through Whom You Know's support of Sing For Hope:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/10/nightlight-sing-for-hope-2010-gala.html
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/11/nightlight-sing-for-hope-gala.html
Whom You Know Highly Recommends Tudor City by The New York Polyphony.
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Their debut CD I sing the birth was released on Avie Records in 2007. The disc—an intimate meditation on the Christmas season—garnered unanimous praise. Gramophone Magazine hailed it as “one of the season’s best.” BBC Music Magazine named I sing the birth ‘Editor’s Christmas Choice 2007′ and Classic FM Magazine called it “a disc for all seasons.” For their second release, Tudor City, New York Polyphony turns to the sacred music of the Tudor England. Interspersed among masterpieces by Tye, Taverner and Tallis, four new works by composer Andrew Smith add modern harmonic richness and complexity. The result is a compelling synthesis of ancient and contemporary vocal music that All Music Guide calls “a very beautifully sung and considered selection.” Since its founding in 2006, New York Polyphony has maintained an active performing schedule. The ensemble has participated in major concert series and festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe, including Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart, the Pipeworks Festival, Ardee Baroque and Five Boroughs Music Festival in New York City. NYP has been heard on Public Radio International’s Footprints to Paradise: A Medieval Christmas—a program produced by the group’s creative advisor Malcolm Bruno, Holiday Music Visitors with Elliot Forrest on WQXR-NYC and the syndicated radio programSunday Baroque with Suzanne Bona.
