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Boston Symphony Chamber Players: The Deutsche Grammophon Recordings
5th Mar 2026by Ben Hogwood
Our guest-writer explores a rich anthology of studio recordings from the 1970s, with highlights including a starrily-cast account of Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, Second Viennese School arrangements of Johann Strauss II, and treasurable Debussy with a young Michael Tilson Thomas as pianist.
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More Chandos Titles on Presto CD
4th Mar 2026by Matthew Ash
We're delighted to add another thirty titles to our Presto CD catalogue, returning more classic Chandos albums for those who prefer to build a tangible collection with original artwork and booklets faithfully reproduced. There's something for everyone, with music ranging from Bach to MacMillan, played by an array of top artists, all here for you to explore!
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The Presto Chart - February 2026
3rd Mar 2026by Chris O'Reilly
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for February, with Yunchan Lim's live recording of the Goldberg Variations from Carnegie Hall in the No. 1 spot.
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New Sheet Music Titles - 3rd March
3rd Mar 2026by Ellena Spirrett
Etudes by Women Composers, songs from the Wicked movies, an anthology of sacred songs from Bärenreiter, choral music by Brahms, Vivaldi, and McDowall, and songs from Paddington the Musical.
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Presto Team Choices - February 2026
2nd Mar 2026
Gripping, gruesome Bartók from Gustavo Gimeno in Toronto, the world premiere recording of Edmond Dédé's opera Morgiane, a hair-raising debut recital from bass-baritone Florian Störtz, and 'fresh and vivid' Tchaikovsky from Gianandrea Noseda and the LSO.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - March 2026
2nd Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
Spring is on the way, and with it comes a new Jazzwise round-up!
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Tim Garland on MEZZO
2nd Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
The saxophonist gives a fascinating insight into the rare and intriguing instrument of his new album, the mezzo-soprano saxophone, and reflects on his work with key collaborators such as Geoffrey Keezer and Chick Corea.
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Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash on Ribbons Vol. 1
2nd Mar 2026by Maddy Allison
Vocalist Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash share insight into their latest album and the journey of their long-lasting musical friendship.
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Sheet Music Special Offers - March
2nd Mar 2026by Ellena Spirrett
Up to 25% off Kevin Mayhew; 25% off Universal Edition; up to 25% off Ricordi
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Mammal Hands - Circadia
27th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The UK ensemble return for their latest album, featuring former Go-Go Penguin drummer, Rob Turner.
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Strauss's Elektra from Edward Gardner in Bergen
27th Feb 2026by Katherine Cooper
The Norwegian orchestra capture all the savagery and strange sensuality of Strauss's dysfunctional family drama in glorious technicolour on this live recording from 2023, with Iréne Theorin in the title-role and Iain Paterson as her avenging brother.
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New Release Round-Up - 27th February 2026
27th Feb 2026by Katherine Cooper
Bach, Mozart and Britten from Martin James Bartlett, Schumann from Elisabeth Leonskaja, a cabaret-themed recital from Claire Booth and Jâms Coleman, and Mendelssohn from Alexis Kossenko.
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New Release Round-Up - 27th February 2026
27th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
From looped jazz beats to a rare and unique display of the mezzo-soprano saxophone, this week has all the new jazz releases you need to round-off February.
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Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal on Nuit Parisienne à La Havane
26th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
The Cuban pianist and French cellist join us to share their insights on their debut album together.
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Early Music Round-Up - February 2026
26th Feb 2026by David Smith
Virtuosic compositions for Renaissance trombone, an Orpheus-themed recital from Rolando Villazón and Christina Pluhar, English song from Purcell to Handel from Grace Davidson and Julian Perkins, a treasure-trove of sacred works woven around the L'homme armé motif, and more.
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Ludovic Tézier, Marina Rebeka and Francesco Meli on Simon Boccanegra
25th Feb 2026by Katherine Cooper
The stars of a new account of Verdi's political thriller on Prima Classic discuss their roles, some of the singers and conductors who have inspired them in this music – and why there are ‘ghosts everywhere’ in the theatre where they recorded...
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Gramophone Editor's Choices - March 2026
24th Feb 2026by Chris O'Reilly
Chris introduces next month's selection, headed by a 'mesmerisingly, shatteringly powerful and beautiful' album of Vaughan Williams, Caroline Shaw, Ellen Reid and Sam Amidon from Pekka Kuusisto on Platoon.
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Simon Callaghan on Sterndale Bennett
23rd Feb 2026by Matthew Ash
Known for his adventurous exploration of neglected repertoire, the British pianist discusses his latest recording of concertos by William Sterndale Bennett (released last month on Lyrita).
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Vital Spark (Music of Kenny Wheeler)
20th Feb 2026by Maddy Allison
Norma Winstone, Dave Holland, and Pete Churchill with the London Vocal Project join forces to honour the one and only Kenny Wheeler, performing a selection of his final compositions.
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Symphonic works by Elsa Barraine
20th Feb 2026by David Smith
Two symphonies and a pair of pictorial tone-poems show the long-neglected twentieth-century French composer at her finest, with a musical language drawing on both watercolour Impressionism and bold modernism.