Irving Fine: Notturno, Partita, String Quartet; The Hour Glass Digital MP3 Album

American composer Irving Fine's work stands as a notable exception to the generalization of American music from the 1950s as too cerebral, esoteric, and academic. A student of Nadia Boulanger, Fine’s output was refined, accessible, and modern all at once. The New York Times praised this album’s “crisp, heartfelt performances,” which showcase Fine’s “wistful lyricism and exquisite craftsmanship.”