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Presto Presents... Simon Callaghan
5th May 2025
In the latest episode of Presto Presents, pianist and musicologist Simon Callaghan discusses two of the neglected composers he's been championing over the past few years - Roger Sacheverell Coke (1912-72) and Jean Louis Nicodé (1863-1919) - and performs two pieces from Nicodé's Ein Liebesleben Op. 22.
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Faith Guitars Legacy: Craftsmanship, Sound & Essence
3rd May 2025
Faith Guitars, designed by renowned British luthier Patrick James Eggle, has carved a niche in the acoustic guitar world with its Legacy range. This series, rooted in Eggle’s historic body shapes combines innovative construction, rich tonal character and professional grade features at a price point that rivals colossal guitar brands.
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Emmalisa Hallander - Out of Reach
2nd May 2025
Up-and-coming Swedish vocalist Emmalisa Hallander releases her second album Out of Reach, a collection of unique originals that hark back to the vocal jazz sounds of the mid-twentieth century.
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Simon Rattle conducts Janáček's Jenůfa
2nd May 2025
Continuing their survey of Janáček's operas, Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra bring out the tenderness present throughout much of the score, alongside exceptional performances by Agneta Eichenholz, Nicky Spence, Aleš Briscein, and Katarina Karnéus.
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Janáček: Jenůfa
Agneta Eichenholz (Jenůfa), Katarina Karnéus (Kostelnička), Aleš Briscein (Laca), Nicky Spence (Števa), Jan Martiník (Starek, the Foreman/Mayor), Carole Wilson (Grandmother Buryjovka) London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Sir Simon Rattle
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New Release Round-Up - 2nd May 2025
2nd May 2025
From jazz-rock to the new ECM supergroup, there are plenty of releases this week that are certain to capture your ear.
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New Release Round-Up - 2nd May 2025
2nd May 2025
Bruckner from The Hallé and Kahchun Wong, Kurtág from Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Brahms's German Requiem from Bach Collegium Japan and Masaaki Suzuki, and Strauss's Salome from Edward Gardner (with Malin Byström in the title-role).
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Presto Team Choices - April 2025
1st May 2025
Staff favourites from April include orchestral suites by Thomas Adès (conducted by the composer), Prokofiev from Gianandrea Noseda and the London Symphony Orchestra, a riveting debut album of bel canto scenes from Italian soprano Eleonora Buratto, and a 'distinctively atmospheric' Bluebeard's Castle from Karina Canellakis.
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The Presto Chart - April 2025
1st May 2025
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for April, headed by Edward Gardner's electrifying live recording of Wagner's Der fliegende Holländer with the Norwegian National Opera, starring Gerald Finley as The Dutchman and Lise Davidsen as Senta.
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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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Aulis Sallinen at 90
30th Apr 2025
In the wake of his ninetieth birthday earlier this month, the Finnish composer talks to Ben Hogwood about how his style has changed over the decades - and why he's enjoying life at ‘tempo molto sostenuto’ in semi-retirement.
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Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'
30th Apr 2025
More than sixty years old, Walkin’ remains a landmark album in jazz history. Recorded in 1954, it features Miles Davis leading top musicians in both quintet and sextet formats and played a crucial role in shaping the hard bop genre that Davis helped to define.
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Shai Maestro on Solo: Miniatures & Tales
29th Apr 2025
The jazz pianist discusses his first venture into solo piano work for his new project Solo: Miniatures & Tales, exploring the breadth of composition with both short improvisations and longer, previously developed compositions.
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BBC Music Magazine - May 2025 Choices
28th Apr 2025
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by a Shostakovich recital from the Jerusalem Quartet which 'combines amazing technical finesse with overwhelming musical insight'.
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Joe Lovano - Homage
25th Apr 2025
Titan saxophonist Joe Lovano blends exploratory improvisation and lyrical depth with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, featuring long-form originals that are expertly produced by ECM legend Manfred Eicher.
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Cello Fantasies from Zlatomir Fung and Richard Fu
25th Apr 2025
The American cellist makes his début with an album of six gorgeous opera-fantasies, including two world premieres and showing that the genre is alive and well.
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Fantasies
Zlatomir Fung (cello), Richard Fu (piano)
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Jazz FM Awards 2025: Winners
25th Apr 2025
On Thursday evening, Jazz FM celebrated the best of jazz, soul and blues and honoured recipients by presenting them with their respective awards. Check out the winners now!
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New Release Round-Up - 25th April 2025
25th Apr 2025
Powerful arrangements from pianist Janette Mason, new offerings from Norway musicians Daniel Herskedal and Bugge Wesseltoft, and a classic easy listening sound from Hollywood regular Jeff Goldblum all make for the exciting new releases this week.
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New Release Round-Up - 25th April 2025
25th Apr 2025
Weinberg from the Arcadia Quartet, Shostakovich from Yo-Yo Ma in Boston, Tchaikovsky from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Domingo Hindoyan, and Salieri from Les Talens Lyriques and Christophe Rousset.
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BBC Proms 2025 - Our Top Related Recordings
24th Apr 2025
The Presto team picks out some highlights from this year's season (announced this morning) and recommends related recordings - from recent collections of orchestral works by Errollyn Wallen and Tom Coult to albums from Last Night soloists Alison Balsom and Louise Alder.
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Presto Presents... Jazz at Presto Music
24th Apr 2025
In this latest episode of Presto Presents, our Piano Specialist Duncan Fairweather joins Dave Olney (Acoustic Bass) and Myke Clifford (Sax/Flute/Vocals) for an evening of Jazz standards in our first live Jazz event!
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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2025: The Winners!
23rd Apr 2025
A live update from tonight's ceremony at Kings Place, including details of the Recording of the Year and Personality of the Year Awards...
