Adult Music

Adult Music

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases with audio samples from their secret mountain lair in Japan. You’ll find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. We’ve discussed more than 1,200 recordings in our episodes so far!

Episodes

July 14, 2025 185 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Crossing Borders” (Signum) by Katy Bircher, Tabea Debus, Adrian Chandler & La Serenissima, “Sibelius: Symphony No. 5; Two Serenades; Two Serious Melodies; Swanwhite” (Ondine) by Christian Tetzlaff & The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Nicholas Collon. “Laurent Boutros: Apatride, An Armenian in Paris” (Da Vinci Classics) by Antonino Ielo, “Iris” (Criss Cross Jazz) by Vladimir Kos...

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Persia & Baroque - Classical Persian Music and European Baroque” (Christophorus) by Hamburger Ratsmusik / Simone Eckert, Ulrich Wedemeier, Anke Dennert & The Neoclassical Ensemble of Tehran / Arash Mohafez, “Ukrainian Piano Quintets” (ARS Produktion) by The Phoenix String Quartet & Violina Petrychenko, “Niels Rosing-Schow: Signs in the Air” (Dacapo) by Bjarke Mogensen, Toke Møl...

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June 30, 2025 183 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “CPE Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord” (Challenge Classics) by Ryo Terakado & Fabio Bonizzoni, “Images. Hommage à Marcel Tournier” (Alpha) by Emmanuel Ceysson, Véronique Gens & Quatuor Voce, “Ellis Island” (Naïve)by Julia Hamos, “Life Cycle” (Self Release) by Ben Tweedt, “Everything In Between” (A.MA Records) by The Bastian Menz Trio, and “Collector” (ears&eyes Records) ...

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June 16, 2025 174 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Fireworks for Lute” (Christophorus) by Bernhard Hofstötter, “Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Ravel: La Valse” (Decca) by Orchestre de Paris / Klaus Mäkelä, “L'accordéoniste. Préludes, Valses & Envols” (Warner Classics) by Félicien Brut, “Tony’s Dream” (Adhyâropa Records) by Melodrum Trio, “Limbokolia” (Trygger Music) by Coco Chatru Quartet, and “West Coast Echoes” (Bandstand Presents) ...

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June 9, 2025 170 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Ni Dufay, Ni Binchois - the Works of Johannes Pullois” (Passacaille) by Sollazzo Ensemble, “Vienna Mandolin Stories” (Pentatone) by Alon Sariel & Kölner Akademie / Michael Alexander Willens, “Future Horizons: Escaich, Bacri & Jarrell - Pieces For Oboe and Violin” (Pentatone) by Francois Leleux, Lisa Batiashvili & Frankfurt Radio Symphony / Andrés Orozco-Estrada, “Dedicated” (Fr...

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Saxophonist Lenny Pickett and drummer/percussionist John Hadfield tell us about their new recording “Heard by Others II” on Adhyâropa Records. They share the story of how their friendship began in New York and led to two unique releases featuring their original compositions that incorporate the possibilities of modern recording technology and electronic music.

 

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Chopin intime” (Alpha) by Justin Taylor, “Kalabis: Duettina, Chamber Music & Diptych” (Hyperion) by Gidon Kremer, Magdalena Ceple & Kremerata Baltica / Fuad Ibrahimov, “Honey-Coloured Cow” (Hyperion) by Laurence Perkins, John Flinders, Carducci String Quartet & The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / William Goodchild, “Add a Zero” (Fresh Sound New Talent) by Chris McCarthy...

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In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Clérambault: Te Deum & Histoire de la Femme Adultère” (Château de Versailles Spectacles) by Lisandro Abadie, Guy Cutting, Samuel Namotte, Gwendoline Blondeel, A Nocte Temporis & Chœur de Chambre de Namur / Reinoud Van Mechelen, “Alexander Scriabin: Vers La Flamme” (BIS) by Yevgeny Sudbin, “Electric Fields” (Alpha) by Barbara Hannigan, Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque & David Cha...

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May 12, 2025 176 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor, Bwv 232” (Harmonia Mundi) by Pygmalion / Raphaël Pichon, “Jewish Vienna: Zemlinsky, Korngold, Mahler, Winter, Grünfeld” (Onyx) by Chen Reiss & The Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich / Daniel Grossmann, “Concertos: Pécou, Lazkano, Nante” (Erato) by Alexandre Tharaud, “Steep Steps” (Hobby Horse Records) by Carl Winther, Richard Andersson & Jeff “Tain” Watts,...

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May 5, 2025 181 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Telemann: Recorder Sonatas” (Coviello) by João Francisco Távora, Helder Sousa & Xurxo Varela, “Tales of the Jazz Age” (La Dolce Volta) by Florian Noack, “Ancient Modernity” (Delphian) by Louise McMonagle, “Art Roho Serving Aske Drasbæk” (HHH Music) by Art Roho & Aske Drasbæk, “Requiem for a Nomad King, Vol. 1” (Self Release) by Benjamin Petit, and “West Circle” (Posi-Tone) by Diego...

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April 28, 2025 155 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Northern Light. Echoes From 17th-Century Scandinavia” (Harmonia Mundi) by Lucile Richardot, Sébastien Daucé & Ensemble Correspondances, “Nordic Treasures - Works for Flute and Piano” (ARS Produktion) by Katharina Sames & Mari Inoue, “Daugherty: Blue Electra” (Naxos) by Anne Akiko Meyers & The Albany Symphony Orchestra / David Alan Miller, “Zito’s Jump” (Self Release) by James Z...

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April 21, 2025 173 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Vox Feminae” (Alpha) by Les Kapsber'girls, “Les Étoiles Invisibles, 19th-Century French Music for Flute and Piano by Women Composers” (Da Vinci Classics) by Baldo-Corona Duo, “Roberto Sierra: Chamber & Piano Music” (Naxos) by Continuum / Cheryl Seltzer & Joel Sachs, “Open Roads” (Jazz & People) by Romain Pilon, “Pulse” (Fresh Sound New Talent) by Smack Dab & David Kikoski, ...

April 14, 2025 168 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Concertos For Baroque Lute” (Aparté) by Miguel Rincón & Il Pomo d'Oro, “Prokofiev & Shor” (Alpha) by Behzod Abduraimov & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Vasily Petrenko, “Errollyn Wallen: Orchestral Works” (Resonus Classics) by The BBC Concert Orchestra / John Andrews, “Rhythm Riot” (JazzSick Records) by Christian Pabst, “Refuge” (Cross Towne Records) by Mitch Towne, and “Li...

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April 7, 2025 179 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Voix humaines. Marais: Pièces inédites pour flûte” (Alpha) by Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien & François Lazarevitch, “Dvořák & Price: Piano Quintets” (Hyperion) by Takacs Quartet & Marc-Andre Hamelin, “Marsalis: Blues Symphony” (Pentatone) by The Detroit Symphony Orchestra / Jader Bignamini, “Changes in Life” (Self Release) by Robert Cozma, “Rivers” (BYNK Records) by Reggie Watk...

March 31, 2025 176 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Vivaldi Opus 8, Volume 1: The Four Seasons & Other Concertos” (Signum Classics) by La Serenissima, Adrian Chandler, “Młynarski: Symphony in F major, Op. 14 'Polonia'” (Dux) by The Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra / Łukasz Borowicz, “Boulez: Livre Pour Quatuor” (Pentatone) by Quatuor Diotima, “Because It’s Only Right” (Jazz Family) by Antoine Brochot, “LightSide” (A.MA Records) by Matteo P...

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March 24, 2025 158 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Son Regina e Sono Amante” (Pentatone) by Rosa Feola & Cappella Neapolitana / Antonio Florio, “Ravel: Fragments” (Erato) by Bertrand Chamayou, “Chasm” (Orchid Classics) by Maiko Mori, “Inspired” (GleAM Records) by Ron Magril, “South” (Sunnyside) by Randal Despommier, and “Moving Parts” (Greenleaf Music) by Kaisa’s Machine.

 

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March 16, 2025 183 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni” (Harmonia Mundi) by Théotime Langlois de Swarte & Le Consort, “Ravel: The Piano Concertos” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Seong-Jin Cho & The Boston Symphony Orchestra / Andris Nelsons, “Hough: Piano Concerto, Sonatina & Partita” (Hyperion) by Sir Stephen Hough & The Hallé / Sir Mark Elder, “Rushin’” (Right Tempo) by Emanuele Cisi (1h.31m.39s.), “Tel...

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March 3, 2025 188 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Strana Armonia d'Amore” (Harmonia Mundi) by Les Cris de Paris / Geoffroy Jourdain, “Stravinsky: Pulcinella, Le Baiser de La Fée (divertimento)” (Harmonia Mundi) by Isabel Leonard, Paul Appleby & The Toronto Symphony Orchestra / Gustavo Gimeno, “Folios of Light” (Azure Sky) by Stanford Cheung, “Factory Fresh” (SteepleChase) by Anthony Ferrara, “Rêverie” (TCB Records) by Samuel Blaser, T...

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February 24, 2025 187 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “The Age of Extremes: W.F. Bach, G. Benda & C.P.E. Bach” (Arcana) by Francesco Corti & Il Pomo d'Oro, “Field: Complete Nocturnes” (Deutsche Grammophon) by Alice Sara Ott, “Giancarlo Aquilanti: Oltreoceano” (Da Vinci Classics) by Marta Tacconi, “Indi-Gêne ?” (Zoot Collectif) by The Noé Codjia & Neil Saidi Quintet, “Elegy” (Summit) by Rex Richardson, and “Table for Three” (Steepl...

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February 17, 2025 159 mins

In this episode, we discuss recordings of “Terra Mater” (Erato) by Malena Ernman, L'Arpeggiata & Christina Pluhar, “War Silence - Rare Italian Piano Concertos” (Hyperion) by Roberto Prosseda & The London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti, “Glass: Selected Piano Etudes” (Ariadne) by Giusto Di Lallo, “Apocalypse Trio” (Self Release) by Augusto Mattoso, Rafael Barata & Cliff Korman, “Mocambo Affair” (JazzJazz) by Domi...

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