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New Release Round-Up - 24th November 2023
24th Nov 2023
A new arrangement of Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin from Thomas Guthrie & Barokksolistene, Beethoven's Missa solemnis from Jordi Savall & Le Concert des Nations, a comprehensive version of Handel's Messiah from John Nelson & The English Concert, and Schumann from Isabelle Faust & friends.
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J.D. Allen III - THIS
24th Nov 2023
The American saxophinist ignites his UK-based trio of drummer Gwilym Jones and electronics effects wizard Alex Bonney for a record that truly defies conventions.
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J.D. Allen III (saxophone)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th November 2023
24th Nov 2023
Our final round-up of the month includes two trios (one free, the other, more straight-ahead), the enlightening Gurdjieff Ensemble, a dose of live solo piano and guitarist Rob Luft's message in a bottle.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Oxford University Press Music
24th Nov 2023
One hundred years ago, Oxford University Press published their first pieces of music. To celebrate, they have published a series of Centenary publications.
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Classical Recordings of the Year - Finalists 2023
23rd Nov 2023
The first meeting of the Presto Awards committee is over, and it's time to reveal the 100 recordings which have most impressed our editorial team this year...
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Finalists 2023
23rd Nov 2023
Count down our top 25 Jazz Recordings of the Year with us in anticipation of our annual Awards Ceremony, with further winners including Best Label, Archive/Reissue and Newcomer categories to be announced early next month.
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Sean Shibe on Profesión - Barrios, Villa-Lobos and Ginastera
22nd Nov 2023
The guitarist talks about his album of Latin American guitar music, inspired by the artistic manifesto by Barrios from which it takes its name.
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Sean Shibe (guitar)
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Sheet Music Publications of the Year - Finalists 2023
22nd Nov 2023
In anticipation of our upcoming Presto Music Awards, we have released our shortlist of sheet music finalists in contention for an award. Find our finalists here.
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James Brandon Lewis for the Love of Gospel
22nd Nov 2023
The acclaimed American saxophonist discusses spirituality, his gospel roots and appreciation for Mahalia Jackson plus what keeps him motivated as he skilfully teeters along the knife-edge of modern jazz.
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Grammy Nominations 2024
21st Nov 2023
The shortlist for next year's Awards was revealed last week - read on for full details of the contenders in the nine classical categories.
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Gifts for...Children (and grandchildren)
21st Nov 2023
A selection of sheet music, books, instruments, and stocking fillers perfect to give as gifts to children (and grandchildren) this Christmas.
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Books of the Year - Finalists 2023
20th Nov 2023
In anticipation of the upcoming Presto Music Awards, we have compiled our selection of book titles all in the running as potential winners. The finalists range from composer biographies to analytical and educational music history books. Find out more.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Readers
20th Nov 2023
If there is an avid reader in your life you are looking to buy a Christmas present for, look no further! Here are our recommendations for some of the best gifts for book lovers, including composer biographies, children's books, and music history books.
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New Streaming Service Features!
20th Nov 2023
Read on to find out about our new streaming service features, including curated playlists, pre-release content and a recently played albums section!
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New Music Book Publications - 20th November 2023
20th Nov 2023
Observations and diaries from composer Errollyn Wallen, companions to Amy Beach and Mozart's The Magic Flute, a biography of film composer Elmer Bernstein, a guide for singers to French lyric diction, a revised edition of the Very Short Introduction to Film Music, a discussion of music and religion in the writings of Ian McEwan, and an account of ten technological innovations that transformed the music industry.
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Episode 44: Take me to your Lieder - Schubert in English with Roderick Williams, Rowan Pierce and Christopher Glynn
18th Nov 2023
Baritone, soprano and pianist offer their perspectives on the latest instalment in Signum Classics's series, which features Jeremy Sams's translations of Schubert Lieder.
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Saint-Saëns symphonic poems from François-Xavier Roth and Les Siècles
17th Nov 2023
A selection of Saint-Saëns's luscious orchestral pieces - familiar and less-known, and including a real treasure from the very dawn of the cinematic era - get the Les Siècles treatment, leaping off the page thanks to intelligent and sensitive performances on period instruments.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th November 2023
17th Nov 2023
Satie and Cage from Bertrand Chamayou, South American guitar music from Sean Shibe, Grażyna Bacewicz's Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4 from Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Carolyn Sampson's hundredth recording...
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Alex Hitchcock - Dream Band: Live in London
17th Nov 2023
The prodigious young saxophonist and bandleader reconnects with a host of musicians he initially found common ground with before the lockdown, resulting in this bedazzling multi-lineup live album consisting of three nights' shows recorded at London's Vortex Jazz Club.
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Dream Band: Live in London
Alex Hitchcock (saxophone), James Copus (trumpet), Kit Downes (piano), Lewis Wright (vibraphone), Conor Chaplin (double bass), Marc Michel, Liselotte Östblom, Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Rob Luft (guitar), Rio Kai, Jamie Murray, Alex Ridout, Ant Law (guitar), Orlando le Fleming, James Maddren (drums)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 17th November, 2023
17th Nov 2023
The latest New Release Round-Up this month features the soulful Brazilian grooves of Ed Motta, intimate celtic folk from Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain, Adam Birnbaum's jazzy Bach-arrangements, the contemporary guitar stylings of Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh and the warmth of Chris Botti's trumpet.
