Brief notes

Anne Chmelewsky Songs Without Words

Anne Chmelewsky (piano) et al

Sony Classical G010004498576P (digital)

Here and there, Anne Chmelewsky reveals her talents as a film composer with some beautiful soundscapes and moments of pathos. For the most part, however, the album consists of directionless floatiness. (JP) ★★

Dvorák Symphonies Nos 6-9

Park Avenue Chamber Symphony/ David Bernard

Recursive Classics RC3137552

There’s a tremendous sheen to these performances of Dvorák’s later symphonies; Bernard and his Park Avenue musicians prove why they’ve won many fans in Manhattan and beyond. The oh-so familiar Ninth stands proud, but I’ve played their lyrical Eighth on loop. (MB) ★★★★

Grayston Ives Requiem

The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge;