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James Ehnes on John Williams and Leonard Bernstein
24th Apr 2024
The violinist talks about his new album of pieces by two titans of twentieth-century American culture, what their music has meant to him throughout his life, and his thoughts on the differing stylistic qualities and requirements of writing for film as opposed to the concert hall.
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New Sheet Music Titles - April 24th
24th Apr 2024
New Henle piano publications, Calming Classical Piano Solos, Melanie Spanswick's Ghostly Piano Tales, additions to the First 50 series, David Bowie songs for voice and guitar, Brahms Five Songs, op. 104, and Do-It-Yourself Ear Training.
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Sonny Rollins, 'A Night At The "Village Vanguard"'
24th Apr 2024
Following a reissue of this exemplary live date in all its glory, we examine the recording which features the great saxophonist during one of the most dynamic and powerful stages of his improvisational development.
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Presto Presents... Fenella Humphreys
24th Apr 2024
In this latest episode of Presto Presents, violinist Fenella Humphreys performs a selection of pieces from her most recent album, 'Prism' (including her renditions of Bach: Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV565 and Davies: A Last Postcard from Sanday) released on Rubicon Classics.
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Prism
Fenella Humphreys (violin)
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A St George's Day tour of England (in thirty-nine steps!)
23rd Apr 2024
A selection of music from, or inspired by, the thirty-nine historical English counties.
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Andrew Davis (1944-2024)
22nd Apr 2024
The English conductor, particularly known for his long association with the BBC Proms, has died aged 80.
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Early Music Round-Up - Spring 2024
22nd Apr 2024
A new Lassus project from the aptly-named Magnificat, intimate Victoria from I Fagiolini, a multi-instrumental exploration of the early ancestry of the cello from Bruno Cocset & Les Basses Réunies, fiery Tartini from Adrian Chandler & La Serenissima, and more.
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Chopin Études from Yunchan Lim
19th Apr 2024
The South Korean pianist makes an impressive début with Chopin's Études, combining breathtaking agility with a real sense of musical narrative.
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Chopin: Études, Opp. 10 & 25
Yunchan Lim (piano)
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New Release Round-Up - 19th April 2024
19th Apr 2024
Britten from Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra, Delius's complete incidental music for Hassan from Britten Sinfonia, coloratura soprano Erin Morley's debut solo album, and Bach & Telemann from Vox Luminis.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th April 2024
19th Apr 2024
Traditional Celtic folk, bombastic Brazilian brilliance, a self-assured Swedish drummer and a pair of new additions to the Blue Note roster...
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Ill Considered - Precipice
19th Apr 2024
The London-based trio return to their stripped back roots, combining riotous free improvisation and deep grooves.
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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2024: The Winners!
18th Apr 2024
A live update from tonight's ceremony at Kings Place, including details of the Recording of the Year and Personality of the Year Awards...
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Rebecca Miller on Dorothy Howell
17th Apr 2024
In the wake of her world premiere recordings of the Humoresque, The Rock, the Three Divertissements and the ballet Koong Shee with the BBC Concert Orchestra on Signum, the conductor discusses delving into the orchestral music of the Birmingham-born composer - beginning with a visit to the family archives in Worcestershire...
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Shabaka Hutchings... The Next Chapter
17th Apr 2024
As the apprentice retires his saxophone in pursuit of a new quest to master esoteric flutes from across the globe, we reflect on the career that brought him to this momentous new stage of his journey.
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Perceive its Beauty, Acknowledge its Grace
Shabaka (clarinet, shakuhachi, flute, saxophone), Jason Moran (piano), Nasheet Waits (drums), Carlos Niño (percussion), Brandee Younger (harp), Charles Overton (harp), Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (violin, viola, cello), Moses Sumney (vocals), Saul Williams (vocals), Nduduzo Makhathini (piano), Surya Botofasina (synthesizer), E L U C I D (vocals), Esperanza Spalding (bass), Chris Sholar (electronic percussion), Laraaji (vocals), Floating Points (rhodes), André 3000 (flute), Tom Herbert (bass), Dave Okumu (guitar), Marcus Gilmore (drums), Eska (vocals), Rajna Swaminathan (mridangam), Lianne La Havas (vocals), Anum Iyapo (vocals)
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Louis Spohr
16th Apr 2024
A selection of some of the best recordings of music by the early Romantic violin innovator - composer of eighteen violin concertos, thirty-six string quartets and more, and developer of two invaluable musical inventions: the chinrest and the rehearsal mark.
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Bridget Cunningham on Thomas Roseingrave and Baroque music in Dublin
15th Apr 2024
The harpsichordist talks about her new album exploring the music of Thomas Roseingrave - improviser, organist and founder of a 'Scarlatti cult' among his fellow keyboard players.
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Isabelle Faust performs Britten's Violin Concerto
12th Apr 2024
The German violinist yet again demonstrates absolute mastery of her instrument with commanding performances of works by Britten, including the world premiere recording of two pieces written whilst the composer was still a schoolboy.
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New Release Round-Up - 12th April 2024
12th Apr 2024
Enescu from Cristian Măcelaru, European string works from John Wilson, Mozart from Golda Schultz, and CPE Bach from Marcin Świątkiewicz.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th April 2024
12th Apr 2024
A first-rate double bass duo, a modern day supergroup from West Africa, a sultry Korean-born jazz crooner, mysterious Irish vocals and an astute Edinburgh-based trio with an unpredictable pulse...
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Alice Coltrane - The Carnegie Hall Concert
12th Apr 2024
Only previously released in unofficial capacities, this definitive recording of a 1971 benefit concert features an all-star lineup of spiritual jazz heroes.
