The 1st release on the Ars Nova Classics label presents 'Eclecticism' composer Nick Vasallo in genreÐblurring avant and electro-acoustic works performed by several ensembles.

New works by Rick Burkhardt, George Lewis, Alex Mincek, Sam Pluta, Kate Soper, and Eric Wubbels take NYC's Wet Ink Ensemble into new worlds of ensemble virtuosity, sonic explorations, and compositional inventiveness.

A composition for string quartet and trumpet in 9 parts by German composer Bojan Vuletic, a work inspired by and dedicated to Paul Celan, performed with the MIVOS String Quartet & Nate Wooley, and premiered in NYC's Issue Project Room.

"A fabulous and multifaceted suite celebrating the vibrant Italian dramatic form Commedia dell'arte that began in the 16th century and flourishes to this day. The classic archetypical characters Harlequin, Colombina, Scaramouch, Pulcinel...

"Sacred Visions presents two Zorn masterpieces touching upon the mediaeval world. "The Holy Visions" is a Mystery Play in eleven strophes concerning the life, work and philosophy of 12th century composer, healer and visionary myst...

"Bryn Harrison's highly acclaimed, labyrinthine composition for violin & piano from 2014, expertly realised by Aisha Orazbayeva (violin) and Mark Knoop (piano). "Bryn Harrison introduces another world, but one we cannot see at first...

"A joint composition for violin and double bass, developed over six months in 2015 by violinist and Wandelweiser composer Johnny Chang with bassist Mike Majkowski. A music of restrained and lyrical beauty, exquisitely woven from the sur...

"An extraordinary journey for violin and percussion, stretching across 15 movements and over 68 minutes. Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith is one of the best-kept secrets of experimental music, and 'Dirt Road' is one of her few conc...