When The Night Is New

“Excited anticipation doesn’t begin to describe how I felt when opening up When The Night Is New for a listen. *** Well, there’s good news for fans of Opening Statement: When The Night Is New retains that sensibility and superb musicianship…

“I’m beyond thrilled that The Capital Hearings have both founded a Young Composers Competition and have included some of the winners on this album. *** Regardless of definition, this group continues to make boundary-pushing choices that delight.”

– Sara E. Yood, Recorded A Cappella Review Board (read review)

“When The Night Is New conjures up feeling for me that I’ve only ever felt by listening to The Swingle Singers… the group’s latest release is a polished blend of classical and modern influences that are warm, rich, and exceptionally satisfying. *** The Capital Hearings infuse undeniable conviction into each track.

– Brian Alexander, Recorded A Cappella Review Board (read review)

“The Capital Hearings are at their very best on When The Night Is New. They breathe fresh life into works ranging from 16th century poems to mid-century swing classics, Poulenc to the Indigo Girls. From choralizing to crooning, bel canto to belt, you won’t find a more varied, single artist release in a cappella this year, that’s a certainty.

“The Capital Hearings are an elegant ensemble above all else. *** They phrase and float, they attack and fade, and they find beauty throughout their chosen works. *** The new works are not only uplifting, but also a perfect match for the ensemble’s proven strengths. *** Great efforts have been made to research and present the hidden and thought-provoking connections between composers and poets…”

– Jonathan Minkoff, Recorded A Cappella Review Board (read review)