Mothertongue

This young composer has become a minor sensation in the classical world, though indie fans know him better for his collaborations with Antony Hegarty, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and Björk; his second full-length album for Iceland's Bedroom Community label contains three lengthy pieces-- one of which features vocals from Sam Amidon-- that draw from various strands of minimalism.

An articulate composer with a voracious curiosity, Nico Muhly worked for Philip Glass, wrote for the Boston Pops, and premièred a group of works at Carnegie Hall—all before turning 27. That might not be notable if not for the classical context, but it's worth keeping in mind while mulling the many ways in which Muhly…

Composer Nico Muhly's follow-up to his 2006 debut, Speaks Volumes, offers a very interesting set of cross-genre compositions.

Mothertongue, the second solo album of work by America’s most talked-about young classical composer, is subtitled “3 Large Vocal Works with...