Arsenio is a music reviewer for WORLD Magazine and one of its original contributors from 1986.
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Harrison Birtwistle, Nicholas Angelich, and Radu Lupu died within 48 hours
Contemporary Christian Music still offers some quality albums
Two neglected albums get new looks
Gospel, folk, country music create a uniquely American blend
Noteworthy new or recent releases
New albums by Solomiya Ivakhiv and the Estonian Philharmonic Choir
Music from refugees and sojourners
Antwerp Philharmonic gives the timeless tunes of the Beach Boys a new, classical setting
Noteworthy new or recent releases
Is Neil Hannon too good or too British for American tastes?