Just Released!
James Adler continues to amaze: a superb pianist, with impressive (and prodigious) technique, he is also a deep, sensitive, nuanced and highly inventive composer. His most recent work “A Curtis Reflection”, commissioned in honor of the school’s anniversary – itself a notable honor – is both fascinating and satisfying. It moves from honest simplicity to bravura showmanship, revealing an arc that is absolutely captivating, both emotionally and musically. A wonderful achievement. -- Stefania de Kenessey - Composer, Professor of Music Emerita at The New School
In one word: Stupendous -- Kathodik. Read the full review.
From Albany Records, James Adler's new album of piano music, featuring his A Curtis Reflection.
This album includes Henco Espag's Mistieke Feetjies, Paul Turok's Little Suite for Piano, Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen, and Claude Debussy's Deux Arabesques.
Winner: InterContinental Music Awards!
The Best of MMAG
That Star in the Picture
Global Music Award Winner!
James Adler has been selected as a Global Music Awards - Silver Medal Winner for outstanding achievement (Composer category) for his album That Star in the Picture, released by Albany Records.
Read about the CD here.
Henry Fogel's review in Fanfare Magazine
Review from Kathodik webzine.
That Star in the Picture was selected on textura’s 2023 Top 20 Classical (Vocal) recordings list!
Curtis Centenary Commission
James Adler has been commissioned by the Curtis Institute of Music to compose a work as part of the Curtis Centenary Commissioning Initiative “100 x 100.” The work will be part of the Curtis’ 100th anniversary celebrations in 2024.
Mr. Adler composed and recorded A Curtis Reflection in 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of James Adler’s graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music.
AdlerOaks Joins MPA
James Adler Audience Favorite Award
Here's an interview with James Adler about the competition and about last year's winners, along with information about the competition for 2023-2024.