Chris introduces this month's selection, with Michael Spyres's *Baritenor* (which sees the versatile American singer tackling roles as diverse as Donizetti's Tonio and Verdi's Conte di Luna) as Recording of the Month.
Jazzwise Editor's Choices for November include Eivind Aarset, Petter Eldh and Craig Taborn, while recommended reissues include a recording of Art Blakey's first-ever tour of Japan.
Rob Cowan and David Hurwitz join Paul to discuss the merits of Warner's recent 55 disc boxset devoted to the recordings of the iconic German conductor, Wilhelm Furtwängler.
Marin Alsop conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in a new recording of Leonard Bernstein's comic operetta based on Voltaire's satirical novella, in a performance that is full of dry wit, absurd humour, and stirring optimism.
The Canadian trio's latest album sees them embracing their jazz roots through improvisation. With a handful of guest appearances and bold, dynamic compositions, *Talk Memory* is one of the most exciting BADBADNOTGOOD releases to date.
The flautist talks about her new album, pairing the relatively well-known flute concertos of Nielsen and Françaix with a rarely-heard gem by Theodor Verhey.
In our *Piano Sheet Music Essentials* series, we aim to offer recommendations of popular and well-known piano pieces by a selection of celebrated composers. This article focuses on the work of Frédéric Chopin, virtuosic piano composer of the Romantic era.
Our recent crop of new jazz releases includes a deluxe reissue from Jon Batiste, an ambitious new project from Esperanza Spalding, and an excellent double-live album from Chick Corea's Akoustic Band.
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by Francesca Dego's 'cherishable' accounts of Mozart violin concertos with Roger Norrington and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as Recording of the Month.
A companion to Bach's Cello Suites by cellist, Steven Isserlis; a paperback edition of a biography of Schumann; an exploration of the religious, political and cultural contexts surrounding the life and music of Franz Liszt; a collection of musical puzzles and games from Classic FM; the history of Fazioli grand pianos; a discussion of the musical and cultural identities of Russian composers abroad; and a guide for teachers on the world of musical theatre.
Fighting against drug addiction and a battered saxophone, Art Pepper entered the studio in 1957 with Miles Davis's rhythm section and recorded one of the finest albums in his catalogue.
The young Canadian-Italian mezzo makes a bold debut on Deutsche Grammophon with music by Hildegard von Bingen, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Sarah Kirkland Snider and Missy Mazzoli.
Music by the Bach family from Daniil Trifonov, the Tchaikovsky symphonies from Paavo Järvi in Zurich, a 'journey between different cultures' from Philippe Jaroussky and Thibaut Garcia, and a nature-themed song recital from Renée Fleming and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Welcome to the strange world of Henry Threadgill's Zooid, where composed structures are brought to life by the groups inimitable approach to improvisation. Matt takes a listen to the group's latest recording, *Poof*, out now on PI Recordings.