Brahms from Igor Levit, the Wiener Philharmoniker and Christian Thielemann, Beethoven's 'Hammerklavier' Sonata from Marc-André Hamelin, an all-American programme from Daniil Trifonov, and a live recording of Mendelssohn's *Elijah* from the London Symphony Orchestra and Antonio Pappano (with Gerald Finley in the title-role).
The passing of saxophonist Benny Golson, who was the last surviving musician to play on Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers’ iconic recording Moanin’ in 1958, invites us to reflect on his masterful role in shaping the group’s timeless sound.
The London Symphony Orchestra's recently-appointed Chief Conductor talks about his latest recording on LSO Live of Mendelssohn's oratorio, including how his experience as an operatic conductor helped him to bring out the drama and sense of narrative contained within the work.
Chris reports back from tonight's ceremony in London, with full details of the Recording of the Year, Artist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and other special awards.
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for September, with John Wilson and Sinfonia of London's complete recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's *Carousel* in first place...
Elisabeth Leonskaja's persuasive and engaging recital of piano works that are often misunderstood is an essential listen, whether mention of the Second Viennese School excites you or normally sends you running for the hills.
Nubya Garcia's long awaited new album showcases her evolution through jazz, R&B, and dub. Collaborations with Joe Armon-Jones and Esperanza Spalding add depth, while tracks like 'The Seer' blend danceable rhythms with box-fresh improvisations.
This week's new releases range from Antonio Dayyani’s melancholic Trop Op to Rick Panzer’s jazz dance classic. Walter Smith III’s modern jazz, Laura Jurd’s avant-garde brass, and Tenderlonious' Indian fusion highlight the boundary-pushing creativity in contemporary music.
Robert Schumann recitals from Kian Soltani and Maxim Rysanov, portraits of Pierrot from Claire Booth and Ensemble 360, and baroque favourites with a twist from Jakub Józef Orliński.
With Carus's latest collection for mixed voice choir, discover forty-seven works by forty-five female composers, spanning five centuries of music composition. Find out more.
The Finnish conductor discusses her first project on Platoon, featuring orchestral music by contemporary composers including Anna Meredith, Caroline Shaw, Noriko Koide and SØS Gunver Ryberg - and explains her mission 'to become the Koussevitzky of my generation'...
After exploring solo piano and electronic music, British bandleader Neil Cowley came to a deeper understanding of the human connection within his jazz trio. Now, he reflects on reforming the group after a seven-year break.
Ahead of next week's Gramophone Awards and International Opera Awards, the baritenor discusses his shortlisted album (released on Erato in March) exploring early Wagner and the composers who influenced his writing.
This month's heavyweights include Roberto Alagna's collected opera recordings on Warner Classics, a celebration of Christoph von Dohnányi's time in Cleveland, Markus Poschner's complete Bruckner symphonies from Vienna/Linz, and an anthology of live recordings from the International Festival Martha Argerich in Hamburg.
Tonewoods are the specific types of timbers that are prized for their acoustic properties, particularly their ability to resonate and transmit sound effectively.
We’re delighted to announce the addition of more Chandos titles to our Presto CD offering, focusing on the acclaimed Chaconne early music imprint. Many of these recordings have been unavailable on CD for several years.
Christmas music for beginner pianists, Schott's *Best of Easy Piano Classics 2*, a collection of choral music composed by women, Vaughan Williams's *The Charterhouse Suite*, and *Improve your sight-reading* for viola.