John Begeny
Executive Director of On-Air Fundraising

1. Roots by Randall Goosby 

Check out rising star violinist Randall Goosby's "Roots", an exploration of the music written by Black composers and inspired by Black American culture. The album is a homage to the pioneering musicians that paved the way for Goosby and his generation of artists.

2. An American Mosaic Simone Dinnerstein 

An American Mosaic is a set of fifteen miniatures composed by Richard Danielpour last summer for Simone Dinnerstein. Each miniature commemorates a segment of the American population that has been affected by the pandemic—front line workers, parents, children and those who have lost their lives to the virus.

3. Brahms: Symphony No.3, Serenade No.2 by Budapest Festival Orchestra & Ivan Fischer 

A minor miracle! The recording commenced one day prior to Hungary closing its borders on September 1, 2020. Engineer/Producer Jared Sacks had just arrived from The Netherlands. Despite the lockdown, the venue remained accessible, and the recording could be completed.

4. Diffusion by Verona Quartet 

A quartet of musicians from across the world, this first album reflects the essence of the cultural migration that is such a big part of Verona Quartet's identity. In Diffusion, celebrate the spirit of intercultural exploration that permeates many of the great works of the string quartet canon, weaving together global traditions.