Peter Castine was born in New York City on a Sunday in the year of the snake. Studies of composition, piano, and computer science in Stony Brook and Berlin were followed by work as a performer, concert and conference organizer, and developer of software-based musical instruments. Past projects include the Berlin Arts Company (cofounder) and the International Computer Music Conference 2000 (chair). As a developer of music software he has worked and consulted for MakeMusic (Finale), Skoog Music, FutureAcoustic, and DSPAudio, as well as having created the Litter Power Package (plug-ins for the software Max). Castine’s compositions range from orchestral works and opera to chamber music and electroacoustic works. He currently lives in Berlin, where he composes, contributes to Computer Music Journal as managing editor, plays organ and piobaireachd, and herds cats.

Albums

Etereo

Release Date: January 10, 2020
Catalog Number: NV6265
21st Century
Chamber
Solo Instrumental
Electronic
Flute
Fresh from Navona Records comes PARMA recording artist Lindsey Goodman’s ETEREO, a multi-composer album featuring the internationally acclaimed flutist in solo, duo, and trio settings. Goodman’s virtuosic performances unleash the breadth of dynamic and tonal possibilities the flute offers, making for a riveting listener experience.

Prisma Vol. 2

Release Date: May 24, 2019
Catalog Number: NV6232
21st Century
Orchestral
Flute
Guitar
Orchestra
Navona Records proudly presents PRISMA VOL. 2, an epic journey into the world of the large ensemble with five of today’s top contemporary composers. This collection demonstrates the diversity of the orchestral and concerto composition, both in instrumentation and emotion.