In this week’s playlist, we feature local composer Frank Felice in honor of his newly released album, THE BEAUTY OF INNUENDOS. Frank explores his own brand of “consonant adiatonicism” in THE BEAUTY OF INNUENDOS. Throughout the album, Felice sets a variety of texts to music, ranging from the antiphons of 9th century Christian mystic Hildegard of Bingen to the modernist poetry of Wallace Stevens

In this week’s playlist, we feature Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month. Chee made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 12 after winning a gold medal in the World Piano Competition.

This week on CMI Streaming’s New Classical channel, we feature an ensemble that has made a name for themselves performing music by living composers. Eighth Blackbird has been hailed as “one of the smartest, most dynamic ensembles on the planet” by the Chicago Tribune.

In honor of Pride month, this week’s playlist features performances by Cor Flammae, Vancouver’s art chorus of classically trained, queer singers, performing queer content. We’ll hear host Salvador speak with Creative Director, Missy Clarkson, about Cor Flammae’s mission, vision, history, and performances throughout this playlist.