McEncroe's first album of live recordings, LIVE IN OSTRAVA, has reviewed a score of 10 out of 10 by Review Graveyard's, Darren Rea. "I have a fondness for Mark John McEncroe's compositions. In recent years he's released three incredibly emotive albums: Dark Clouds in Life Natalie's Suite & Other Works; Musical Images for Piano; and My Symphonic Poems: Orchestral Images. His music is able to reach out and connect with the listener on a raw emotional level, up there with some o

Mark’s latest album with Navona Records, LIVE IN OSTRAVA, presents two of Mark’s symphonic works. Captured live in performance in the Czech Republic, they both reflect his evocative style and aesthetic quality. PARMA recently took the time to speak with Mark about his unique musical background, how this live album came about, and what he thinks his best work is. Originally posted by PARMARecordings. LIVE IN OSTRAVA is available now on CD, download and streaming. #PARMArecordi

Just one day after release LIVE IN OSTRAVA has already received some great reviews. "The seven-movement Symphonic Suite No. 1—A Modern Medieval Tale is well-written and shows a sure command of the orchestra, "…simply listening to these two orchestral works… hearing them as a sort of film music without visuals,… – leads to a satisfying experience." - The Infodad Team "McEncroe's music is… very atmospheric in its narrative style. …the recordings are pleasantly spatial and tr