In May 2026, Métier Records proudly presents American Ethos from acclaimed pianist Carolyn Enger, a stunning collection of works from a range of American composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, Ned Rorem, William Grant Still, Florence Price, and many others. Released in time for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, Carolyn Enger poses the question of how to characterise American composition over so many years and throughout times of such sharp division. How can a musical ‘Ethos’ be encompassed in all its various styles, sentiments, and beliefs? “I wanted to have a broad feeling of Americana,” Enger explains: Voices that have been overlooked over the years then come to light because they influenced voices that we’re very familiar with.