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Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Gábor Takács-Nagy on Mozart piano concertos
11th Apr 2022
The pianist and conductor discuss Manchester, music as medicine, Mozart, motifs and Masonry.
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Franco-Italian recitals from Benjamin Bernheim and Pene Pati
8th Apr 2022
Bernheim traces the history of Italian composers in Paris with his customary elegance and eloquence, whilst Pati's equally impressive debut on Warner reveals a voice of immense character and versatility.
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New Release Round-Up - 8th April 2022
8th Apr 2022
Beethoven's Diabelli Variations from Mitsuko Uchida, Haydn and Schubert from Grigory Sokolov at Esterházy Palace, Mahler from Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic, and works by Florence Price, Valerie Coleman and Jessie Montgomery from the New York Youth Symphony.
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Tord Gustavsen Trio, 'Opening'
8th Apr 2022
The Norwegian pianist's latest ECM recording proves to be an essential listen for any piano trio enthusiast, showcasing carefully constructed melodies, texture and atmosphere.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th April 2022
7th Apr 2022
The latest album from Fergus McCreadie, McCoy Tyner with Freddie Hubbard in 1980s Hamburg, and rarities from Tony Oxley are amongst the latest jazz releases this week.
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Semyon Bychkov on Mahler
6th Apr 2022
In advance of the first instalment of his Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra on Pentatone, the conductor reflects on 'a lifetime of exploring and loving this music' - and why he believes that 'all Czech people are born musicians'...
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The Jazz Chart - March 2022
6th Apr 2022
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for March, including new entries from Cécile McLorin Salvant, Melissa Aldana, and a number of albums from our ECM Flash Sale.
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Cécile McLorin Salvant (creative director, piano), Ben Tousley (designer), Paul Sikivie (electric bass, synthesizer, bass), Sullivan Fortner (piano, fender rhodes keyboards, background vocals), James Chirillo (banjo), Keita Ogawa (percussion), Alexa Tarantino (flute), Marvin Sewell (guitar), Burniss Travis (bass), Brooklyn Youth Chorus (choir vocals), Kyle Poole (drums), Aaron Diehl (pipe organ, piano), Daniel Swenberg (theorbo, lute), Iris McLorin Picot (vocals), Violette McLorin Picot (vocals)
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Choral music by Ian King from Gloucester Cathedral
5th Apr 2022
Gloucester Cathedral's Director of Music Adrian Partington discusses his choirs' new album of sacred works by the late Ian King – long a stalwart of the local folk scene, but also steeped in the tradition of church music.
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Essentials - Bill Frisell
5th Apr 2022
We give some recommendations on where to start with American jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, from early entries and sideman features to more recent releases.
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The Presto Chart - March 2022
4th Apr 2022
Our 25 most popular titles across all formats for March, with Klaus Mäkelä's Sibelius cycle with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra on Decca in first place - and recordings featured in our Humanitarian Fundraiser for Ukraine accounting for almost a third of the best-sellers.
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New Music Book Publications - 4th April 2022
4th Apr 2022
100 things for children to know about music; an examination of subjectivity in the music of Schumann; a study of Morton Feldman's associations with artists such as John Cage and Jackson Pollock; the importance of wood in the art of making string instruments; the relationship between music and the body in late medieval England; an analysis of the Golden Age musicals of Darryl F. Zanuck; and a musical journey through modern Black Britain.
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Johan Dalene performs violin concertos by Nielsen & Sibelius
1st Apr 2022
The Swedish violinist offers a characterful performance of Sibelius's concerto alongside a virtuosic account of the piece that swept him to victory at the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition.
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New Release Round-Up - 1st April 2022
1st Apr 2022
Handel's La Resurrezione from Harry Bicket and The English Concert, Strauss, Korngold and Schreker from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London, operatic rivalry from Véronique Gens and Sandrine Piau, and Schubert from Stephen Hough.
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Goldings, Bernstein & Stewart, 'Perpetual Pendulum'
1st Apr 2022
30 years into their career, Goldings, Bernstein, and Stewart still have new things to say about the organ/guitar/drum trio format.
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Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart
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Presto Editor's Choices - March 2022
31st Mar 2022
White-hot Rachmaninov from Asmik Grigorian and Lukas Geniušas, four vivid orchestral works by American composer James Lee III, some riveting new commissions from Manchester Camerata, and a macabre but mesmerising 'Celebration of Life in Death' from Anna Prohaska.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 31st March 2022
31st Mar 2022
Marquis Hill revisiting his debut recording, Gerald Clayton on Blue Note, and a Dexter Gordon reissue are among the latest jazz releases.
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Omar Lye-Fook and Quentin Collins on their Jazz Cafe collaboration
30th Mar 2022
Ahead of a gig at the London Jazz Cafe, we spoke to neo-soul vocalist Omar Lye-Fook and trumpeter Quentin Collins on their latest collaborative record - the electrifying and funky Live at Last - as well as getting back into the swing of live music, and what they're up to later this year.
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Omar + QCBA
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The Korros Ensemble: Nostalgica
30th Mar 2022
The ensemble's members talk about their new album of chamber music for flute, clarinet and harp by Howard Blake, Elizabeth Poston and others.
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John Williams's new violin concerto and other forthcoming highlights
29th Mar 2022
Other stand-out releases for May and beyond include Brahms from the Pavel Haas Quartet and friends, a recital of Polish songs from Jakub Józef Orlinski and Michał Biel, and male soprano Samuel Mariño's debut album on Decca.
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Collins Music: Keyboard Magic
29th Mar 2022
The latest addition to the Magic series, Keyboard Magic is a fun and approachable method for instrumental learning, introducing young people to the keyboard with enjoyable activities and pieces. Discover more recent and bestselling publications from Collins Music here.
