A Viennese-themed recital from Barbara Hannigan, an album of real contrasts from young Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe, dramatic tenor Stuart Skelton’s debut solo recording, and the first instalment of an intriguing new project from the Danish String Quartet.
The Czech mezzo talks to Katherine about recording Duparc with Robin Ticciati and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin for their new album *Aimer et mourir*, out tomorrow on Linn Records.
Chris introduces this month's selection, with Sir Mark Elder's period-instrument recording of Rossini's *Semiramide* taking pride of place as Recording of the Month.
Bernstein's 1953 musical receives a sparkling performance from the London Symphony Orchestra under Simon Rattle, with a cast led by Danielle de Niese, Alysha Umphress, and Nathan Gunn.
A live Wigmore Hall recital from Joyce DiDonato and the Brentano Quartet, Bartók and Enescu from Vilde Frang and friends, and Deborah Warner’s spectacular staging of *Billy Budd* from the Teatro Real Madrid.
Chris reports live from the ceremony in London, with full details of the overall winning recording, Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and other special awards.
Watch our exclusive video-interview with the London Symphony Orchestra's Music Director about their live recording of Bernstein's raucous paean to The City That Never Sleeps, out now on the orchestra's own label.
Chris introduces this month's selection, including albums from La Serenissima, Fabio Biondi, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, and the Choir of Gonville & Caius College Cambridge.
The French pianist talks to Katherine about his new recording of the Second and Fifth Piano Concertos and a selection of the composer's lesser-known solo piano works, released on Friday on Erato.
Rossini's final Italian opera seria receives a taut, compelling reading on period instruments in an interpretation which plays up its baroque pedigree to great effect.
Finzi from Paul Watkins, Chopin from Leif Ove Andsnes, Broadway songs from Renée Fleming, and the first commercial recording of Gounod’s final opera, *Le tribut de Zamora*.
David talks to composer Roxanna Panufnik about her forthcoming collection of eclectic vocal works performed by Ex Cathedra and Milapfest under Jeffrey Skidmore.
An irresistible collection of evergreens from a veteran baritone, Mendelssohn from the cutting-room floor, and two rare sets of incidental music by Fauré feature among this month’s favourites.
Late recordings of the *Glagolitic Mass*, *Taras Bulba*, the *Sinfonietta* and *The Fiddler's Child* bear witness to the Czech conductor's affinity for his countryman's music.