New jazz releases including the latest from multi-instrumentalist Stephan Micus, the Hendrix of modern jazz guitar Julian Lage, and the studio debut from Argentinian duo Cande y Paulo.
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The Norwegian soprano stars opposite Christian Elsner on Marek Janowski's studio recording of Beethoven's opera, plus Korngold's *Die tote Stadt* with Kaufmann and Petersen from Munich, and an all-American album from Isata Kanneh-Mason.
The official guide to the 2021 BBC Proms; a collection of letters to and from Gerald Finzi; a biography of Ravi Shankar; a consideration of the importance of liturgy and music during the reign of Louis XIII; an examination of the role that music played in the writings of E.M. Forster; a subversive history of music from the point of view of social outcasts; ideas on teaching composition in the secondary classroom; and an exploration of the musical history of modern Black Britain.
The Hungarian-born pianist is joined by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for a recording of Brahms's two piano concertos that strips away performance traditions to present refreshingly original accounts of both works, full of detail and character.
Debussy from Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim and friends/family, Nico Muhly's new violin concerto from Pekka Kuusisto, an invitation to the dance from Lise de la Salle, and Lennox Berkeley's opera *Nelson* from the BBC archives.
This week’s picks for recent additions to the jazz catalogue include the latest recording by Norwegian tubist Daniel Herskedal, piano trio jazz from Maria Kannegaard, avant-garde big-band music from Alex Paxton, and afro-rock from South African quartet BLK JKS.
The violinist talks about his recent album of works putting virtuosic twists on dance music - from Bartók's *Romanian Folk Dances* to Piazzólla's *Grand Tango*.
John Wilson and Sinfonia of London spin a sensuous shaggy-dog story with élan, Kate Lindsey and Arcangelo bring Nero to life in all his monstrous glory, and Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper shine light on forgotten songs by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
A centenary celebration of Dennis Brain, Stravinsky from Bernstein and Chailly, and highlights from the legendary concerts which Klemperer gave in Amsterdam between 1947 and 1961.
Rising star horn player Ben Goldscheider discusses his new album exploring the musical legacy of the legendary Dennis Brain, born 100 years ago this May and killed at the age of 36 in a motoring accident.
An arresting debut album from the shape-shifting ensemble features piano quintets by Amy Beach and Florence Price, plus Samuel Barber's *Dover Beach* with bass Matthew Rose in superb voice.
The American baritone and pianist talk to Katherine about their recital and film-project exploring the aftermath of war, released digitally today to mark Memorial Weekend.