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At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

Composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey leads a rehearsal of his Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) at the Rothko Chapel in Houston on Feb. 18. Scott Dalton/DACAMERA hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

Invited to write a new work for Houston's Rothko Chapel, the composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey created a work that is both intimate and vast, like those Mark Rothko paintings.

At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence

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Kim Kashkashian's Vocal Viola
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Kim Kashkashian's Vocal Viola

The title track of Kim Kashkashian's new CD, Neharot, Neharot, is a dark, impressionistic portrait of war and mourning by Israeli composer Betty Olivero. All Things Considered host Robert Siegel was "blown away."

Kim Kashkashian's Vocal Viola

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The Lyrical Quality of Violist Kim Kashkashian

World-famous violist Kim Kashkashian is distinguished by her lyricism: the way her songlike music flows easily with emotion. Kashkashian's ability to make her instrument sing is evident throughout her new CD, Asturiana.

The Lyrical Quality of Violist Kim Kashkashian

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Kashkashian Finds Her Voice in the Viola

In a musical world where her instrument is often eclipsed by the higher-profile violin, Kim Kashkashian stands out as one of the world's few violists with an solo career. Her new album of songs from Spain and Argentina, arranged and performed with pianist Robert Levin, underscores the richness of the viola's vocal qualities.

Kashkashian Finds Her Voice in the Viola

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