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Joyce DiDonato on Winterreise
27th Apr 2021
The American mezzo talks to Katherine about her new recording with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, which approaches Schubert's great song-cycle from the perspective of the woman whom the narrator leaves behind...
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The Rusty Pianist: Rediscover the Piano
27th Apr 2021
In conjunction with the release of Pam Wedgwood's latest publication The Rusty Pianist we have compiled a collection of sheet music ideal for people who have previously played the piano, and are interested in rediscovering the instrument again. Find out more here.
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Christa Ludwig (1928-2021)
26th Apr 2021
One of the most moving and versatile singers of the twentieth century, the great German mezzo-soprano has died aged 93.
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Martti Talvela (King Henry), Jess Thomas (Lohengrin), Claire Watson (Elsa), Walter Berry (Telramund), Christa Ludwig (Ortrud), Eberhard Waechter (Herald), Kurt Equiluz, Fritz Sperlbauer, Herbert Lackner & Ljubomir Pantscheff Chorus & Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera, Karl Böhm
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Episode 16: Britain, by George! - Handel with Suzanne Aspden
25th Apr 2021
Professor Suzanne Aspden joins Paul to trace Handel's journey from the youthful Italian cantatas & operas to his later English oratorios.
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François-Xavier Roth conducts Beethoven's Eroica Symphony
23rd Apr 2021
Les Siècles and François-Xavier Roth return to the music of Beethoven with a dramatic, illuminating account of the Third Symphony, coupled with an energetic performance of an overture by Méhul.
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New Release Round-Up - 23rd April 2021
23rd Apr 2021
Winterreise from Joyce DiDonato and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, an homage to Humperdinck on Deutsche Grammophon, Mahler's Resurrection Symphony from Ádám Fischer, and Charles Avison's Scarlatti-inspired concerti grossi on Glossa.
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Gretchen Parlato - Flor
23rd Apr 2021
After a short hiatus, vocalist Gretchen Parlato returns with her first studio recording in five years, with an album that reflects both on her own past and her newfound motherhood.
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Gretchen Parlato
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 23rd April 2021
23rd Apr 2021
Our latest picks for jazz new releases include a triple-bill of ECM recordings, American Songbook tunes from Lilly-Ann Hertzman and piano/vocal duets on Edition Records, among others.
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Colin Currie on HK Gruber
22nd Apr 2021
The Scottish percussionist talks to Katherine about recording two concertos by his friend 'Nali' - Rough Music from 1983, and into the open… (written for and premiered by Currie in 2015).
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Boxed Set Selections - April 2021
21st Apr 2021
April heavyweights include French organist Jeanne Demessieux's complete recordings on Decca, plus anthologies celebrating André Previn, Eugene Ormandy and Peter Maag.
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Ellington, Mingus & Roach - Money Jungle
21st Apr 2021
One of the most exciting trio recordings in jazz, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Max Roach's Money Jungle is the sound of three super-sized egos thrashing out their differences in the studio.
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Justin Taylor on the 'famille Rameau'
20th Apr 2021
The harpsichordist discusses his new album on Alpha, which sees him explore the music of the Rameau clan – not just the famous Jean-Philippe but also his equally distinguished descendants.
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Nikki Iles & Friends: Jazz Pieces for Piano
20th Apr 2021
Nikki Iles & Friends is a collection of original compositions and new arrangements for piano written by Nikki Iles and her friends from the world of jazz including Jason Rebello, Gwilym Simcock, Pete Churchill and more.
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Plastic Brass instruments from pBone
20th Apr 2021
Ever dreamed to take up a brass instrument but do not know where to start? We have some recommendations for you and a selection of the best beginner brass instruments on the market.
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Gramophone Editor's Choices - May 2021
19th Apr 2021
Chris introduces this month's selection, with a Proustian soirée from Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Tanguy de Williencourt on Harmonia Mundi in pride of place.
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BBC Music Magazine - May 2021
19th Apr 2021
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by an 'outstanding recording' of Beethoven's Triple Concerto from the Freiburger Barockorchester and Pablo Heras-Casado with soloists Isabelle Faust, Jean-Guihen Queyras, and Alexander Melnikov.
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New Music Book Publications - 19th April 2021
19th Apr 2021
An examination of the appeal and power of music in times of crisis; an exploration of how the musical press in France affected the notion of a "canon" of works; a discussion of the interaction between music and its listeners in the digital age; a biography of the early life of Bob Dylan; and a collection of iconic covers from the Blue Note label.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio - Ding Dong. You're Dead.
16th Apr 2021
After her solo debut last year, Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad returns to her tried-and-true trio for another explosive release.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 16th April 2021
16th Apr 2021
Recent picks from our jazz catalogue include Avishai Cohen with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, a quartet led by Evan Parker, and soul-jazz fronted by pianist Jon Batiste.
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Vaughan Williams from Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra
16th Apr 2021
Pappano takes on perhaps Vaughan Williams's two most challenging symphonies, in live recordings given a heightened emotional intensity by the circumstances of their performance.
