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Christian Immler on Hans Gál
10th Feb 2021
The German bass-baritone talks to Katherine about Hidden Treasures (out now on BIS), featuring world premiere recordings of twenty-six songs which the Austrian-born composer 'laid aside'.
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Lise Davidsen's second album and other forthcoming highlights
9th Feb 2021
Beethoven, Verdi, Wagner and more from the Norwegian lyric-dramatic soprano, plus Elgar from Renaud Capuçon, Bach from Rinaldo Alessandrini, and the DVD premiere of Jake Heggie's Great Scott with Joyce DiDonato.
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Simone Menezes on Ensemble K
8th Feb 2021
The Brazilian conductor talks to Katherine about Accents, her debut recording with her hand-picked ensemble, which features music by Copland, Borodin, Villa-Lobos, Debussy and Lacaze.
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Tony Kofi on Charlie Parker with Strings
8th Feb 2021
In the first of a new series of videos, UK saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Tony Kofi, tells us why Charlie Parker with Strings had such an impact on his conception of music, and his introduction into the world of bebop.
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New Music Book Publications - 8th February 2021
8th Feb 2021
An examination of how Bizet's Carmen became one of the most popular operas; a companion to Schubert's Winterreise; the effect that Mahler's Eighth Symphony has had since its premiere; the history of London theatre music from Purcell to Handel; an unpacking of the myths surrounding American blues performers; and an illustrated history of musicals.
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Andris Nelsons conducts Bruckner's Second and Eighth Symphonies
5th Feb 2021
The Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons continue their Bruckner cycle with sublime, lyrical performances of the Second and Eighth Symphonies.
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New Release Round-Up - 5th February 2021
5th Feb 2021
Weinberg from Gidon Kremer, Schnittke from Daniel Hope, Janáček from Lars Vogt, and Gesualdo from Les Arts Florissants.
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Fergus McCreadie - Cairn
5th Feb 2021
Young Scottish pianist, composer and bandleader Fergus McCreadie beats the sophomore slump with a celebration and exploration of his Scottish heritage. Inspired by both modern jazz music and Scottish folk tradition, Cairn is a continually engaging listen.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th February 2021
4th Feb 2021
Futuristic yet nostalgic piano playing from Mack Avenue records, standards for bebop electric guitar and free jazz-meets-big band are amongst our inclusions for this week's new release round-up.
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Shelf Discovery: Yehudi Menuhin
4th Feb 2021
Taking in his shifting perspectives on works by Bach, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, Paul considers the great violinist's remarkable triple legacy as performer, educator and peacemaker.
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The Presto Chart - January 2021
3rd Feb 2021
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for January, with John Wilson and Sinfonia of London's superb new recording of English music for string orchestra on Chandos in first place...
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Presto Editor's Choices - January 2021
2nd Feb 2021
Spellbinding story-telling from Georgian pianist Nicolas Namoradze, an exciting Eccles world premiere from the Academy of Ancient Music, and hugely appealing chamber music by Swedish Romantic composer Helena Munktell.
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Red Garland - Groovy
2nd Feb 2021
Red Garland was amongst many fine bebop pianists to be overshadowed by titans like Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, so it's time he got a bit of attention, as we revisit his 1957 classic Groovy.
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BBC Music Magazine - February 2021 Choices
1st Feb 2021
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by a 'beautifully conceived' programme of medieval and contemporary choral music from Ars Nova Copenhagen and Paul Hillier on Naxos.
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John Wilson conducts English music for strings
29th Jan 2021
Sinfonia of London and conductor John Wilson present their latest stunning album of music for string orchestra by Britten, Bridge, Berkeley, and Bliss.
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New Release Round-Up - 29th January 2020
29th Jan 2021
Rachmaninov from Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Winterreise from Roderick Williams and Iain Burnside, Bach from Piotr Anderszewski, and reflections on mortality from Stephen Hough.
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Joe Lovano - Garden of Expression
29th Jan 2021
Joe Lovano's second recording under the 'Trio Tapestry' project further hones the controlled, meditative sounds of the project, making for a highly evocative record.
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Dame Gillian Weir at 80
28th Jan 2021
The internationally-renowned organist looks back on her career as she reaches her 80th birthday – discussing the organ's place as a solo instrument, her association with the music of Messiaen, Sir Malcolm Sargent and more.
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Introducing Edgware by BBICO
28th Jan 2021
Hannah Williams, Brand Manager of Edgware by BBICO, introduces us to their range of sustainable, eco-friendly maintenance products for woodwind and brass instruments.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th January 2021
28th Jan 2021
John Coltrane's A Love Supreme as imagined for an electric band, evocative classical-jazz crossover from Scotland's 'Best Instrumentalist', and intimate contemporary vocal jazz from Janne Mark are among our picks for this week's round-up.
