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Gifts for... Opera-Lovers
18th Nov 2025
In the first of our festive gift guides, we've selected some perfect presents for the opera-lover in your life, from the latest complete recordings and recital-albums to the best recent books about opera.
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Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer
Lise Davidsen (Senta), Gerald Finley (The Dutchman), Brindley Sherratt (Daland), Stanislas de Barbeyrac (Erik), Anna Kissjudit (Mary), Eirik Grøtvedt (Steersman) Orchestra and Chorus of Norwegian National Opera, Edward Gardner
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New Sheet Music Titles - 18th November
18th Nov 2025
Angeline Bell's Echoes of the Orient, the Oxford Book of Lent and Easter Organ Music Book 2, violin music by Brahms, Paganini, and Chopin, a book of audition repertoire for clarinettists, Jazzology for Flute, and a scholarly-critical edition of Ravel's La Valse from Bärenreiter.
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New Music Book Publications - November 2025
17th Nov 2025
The history of the world in fifty pieces from BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom Service, an exploration of Vivaldi's famous set of concertos, The Four Seasons, a journey through Western classical music with composer Robin Holloway, the hidden life of the metronome, a look at the contribution of the songs of the Sherman brothers to the making of the Walt Disney classic, Mary Poppins, curiosities from the history of music, and a study of opera-going in Britain.
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Sir Donald McIntyre (1934-2025)
17th Nov 2025
The New Zealand-born bass-baritone, who was a regular at the Bayreuth Festival for over two decades and triumphed as Wotan in the 1976 centenary production of the Ring Cycle, has died aged 91.
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Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen
Donald McIntyre (Wotan), Gwyneth Jones (Brünnhilde), Peter Hofmann (Siegmund), Jeannine Altmeyer (Sieglinde/Gutrune), Matti Salminen (Hunding), Manfred Jung (Siegfried), Hanna Schwarz (Fricka), Hermann Becht (Alberich), Heinz Zednik (Mime), Fritz Hübner (Hagen) Bayreuth Festspiele, Pierre Boulez
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Ed Long on Songs of Ourselves
17th Nov 2025
The chair of London-based LGBTQ+ vocal ensemble The Fourth Choir talks about the group's new album, marking their début recording.
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Christmas Sheet Music: Instrumental Music
17th Nov 2025
Looking for some Christmas music to play in your upcoming Christmas concerts, or simply to enjoy at home? Find our selection of Christmas music for instrumentalists here!
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Author Focus: Paul Harris - Practice Starters
17th Nov 2025
In part eleven of our Author Focus series, Paul talks about the benefits of using his practice starter cards, taking us through examples of how they can be used effectively in lessons.
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Simultaneous Learning Practice Starters
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Triosence - Stories Of Life
14th Nov 2025
A brilliant counter to the straight-ahead trio sound, Triosence return with their song-like melodies and lyrical grooves in Stories Of Life.
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Vasily Petrenko and the RPO hear the chimes at midnight
14th Nov 2025
An unlikely-looking diptych of Rachmaninoff's The Bells and Elgar's Falstaff puts the RPO and chorus through their paces; Vasily Petrenko brings to the surface the common ground the two works share.
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New Release Round-Up - 14th November 2025
14th Nov 2025
Adès from Thomas Søndergård in Minnesota, Kapustin from young British pianist Ophelia Gordon, the complete works of Louis Couperin from Jean Rondeau, and a Sibelius anthology from the late Leif Segerstam in Helsinki.
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New Release Round-Up - 14th November 2025
14th Nov 2025
This week presents Kenny Barron and his latest vocal collaborations, saxophonist Dave McMurray's fourth Blue Note release, and Mike Westbrook's 1980 BBC recording of 'The Cortege' for the very first time.
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Angeline Bell: Echoes of the Orient
13th Nov 2025
Angeline Bell has been prolific in her publishing ventures, releasing six publications with Editions Musica Ferrum in just three years. A favourite with piano teachers around the world, her latest publication 'Echoes of the Orient 'features songs inspired by her Asian heritage and memories of growing up in Malaysia.
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The Choral - Reflections on Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius
12th Nov 2025
As Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner's film about a Yorkshire choral society performing Elgar's masterpiece during World War One hits UK cinemas, artists including Edward Gardner, Roderick Williams and opera director Stephen Langridge unpack what makes the piece so special for them...
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Grammy Nominations 2026
12th Nov 2025
With next year’s Grammy nominations now revealed, take a look at the latest artists up for recognition in the jazz categories...
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Anne Dudley reflects on her career
11th Nov 2025
In the wake of becoming the 33rd Fellow of The Ivors Academy, the British composer recounts how she found her niche - from an early gig on Play School to working on The Crying Game, Jeeves and Wooster and Poldark.
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Poldark: Music from the TV series
Lang Lang, Chris Garrick (violin), Chamber Orchestra of London, Skaila Kanga (celtic harp), Anne Dudley (keyboards), Lucy Wakeford (harp), Eleanor Tomlinson (vocal), Skaila Kanga (harp), David Cohen (cello), Peter Schoeman (violin), David Daniels (cello)
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Grammy Nominations 2026
10th Nov 2025
The shortlist for next year's Awards was revealed on Friday - read on for full details of the contenders in the nine classical categories...
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Sebastian Rochford on Finding Ways
10th Nov 2025
Released after a period of reflection, the drummer discusses his brand new album that embraces a dynamic guitar sound and draws on the source of familial inspiration.
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Walton's Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 1 from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London
7th Nov 2025
John Wilson and Sinfonia of London continue their survey of the orchestral works of William Walton, combining a compelling, mesmerising account of the Cello Concerto (featuring Jonathan Aasgaard as soloist) with an impressively detailed, thrilling performance of Symphony No. 1.
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Aaron Parks - By All Means
7th Nov 2025
The pianist explores the traditional sounds of mid-century jazz in his new quartet album, inspired by the likes of Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter, and Kenny Wheeler.
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New Release Round-Up - 7th November 2025
7th Nov 2025
Mahler from Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Grace Williams from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Mendelssohn & Bruch from Johan Dalene, and Bach from Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
