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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 3rd March 2023
3rd Mar 2023
The latest jazz releases include Christian McBride's 'New Jawn' band, a trio record by Kendrick Scott, and the 21st album by drummer/tablaist Trilok Gurtu.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd March 2023
3rd Mar 2023
Tchaikovsky transcriptions by Yevgeny Sudbin, Silvestrov from Hélène Grimaud & Konstantin Krimmel, Mozart keyboard concertos from Robert Levin, the Academy of Ancient Music and Richard Egarr, and Haydn, Locke and Leith from the Ruisi Quartet.
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Presto Editor's Choices - February 2023
2nd Mar 2023
Superb song-recitals from Kitty Whately and Mary Bevan, meditative Mompou from Stephen Hough, and two arresting large-scale choral works by Margaret Bonds from The Dessoff Choirs and Malcolm J. Merriweather.
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Dexter Gordon, 'Go!'
2nd Mar 2023
On the influential saxophonist's centenary, we revisit the much acclaimed Go!, released during his 'New York Renaissance' period.
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The Presto Chart - February 2023
1st Mar 2023
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for February, with John Wilson & Sinfonia of London's second volume of English music for strings on Chandos in first place...
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Henry Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
1st Mar 2023
The Purcell Society’s major new redaction of Dido and Aeneas was first issued in 2021. The new vocal score edition from Stainer & Bell reflects the latest thinking in terms of source studies and historical musicology, is of impeccable scholarly provenance, and facilitates practical application for performers. Find out more.
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Mary Bevan on Visions Illuminées
28th Feb 2023
The British soprano discusses her new album with 12 Ensemble, the Ruisi Quartet and Joseph Middleton on Signum, featuring works by composers including Britten, Chausson, Holmès, and Ravel & Debussy (via Robin Holloway).
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Mark Bebbington on Vaughan Williams's 'Fantasia on the Old 104th'
27th Feb 2023
The pianist talks about his recent recording of a striking, category-defying work by Vaughan Williams that is very rarely heard - and shares his thoughts on some other rarely-explored sides of Vaughan Williams's music.
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New Music Book Publications - 27th February 2023
27th Feb 2023
A study of the impact that singing can have on well-being, a companion to serialism, conversations with Black American composers, an exploration of Copland's visits to Latin America, a guide to the viola, a discussion of Kylie Minogue's debut album and its effect on the music industry, and an analysis of how listening to music affects the unconscious mind.
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Graham Collier, 'Down Another Road @ Stockholm Jazz Days '69'
24th Feb 2023
The second Graham Collier offering from My Only Desire Records is a live set showcasing an alternative take on the bassist's cult classic album Down Another Road, with a sextet band featuring Harry Beckett and Karl Jenkins.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th February 2023
24th Feb 2023
The latest jazz releases include new music from Sam Gendel, The Necks, and Buster Williams, as well as archival recordings from Paco de Lucía, Graham Collier and D.B. Shrier.
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Gabe Noel (electric bass, vibraphone, lap steel guitar, contrabass guitar, violoncello), Philippe Melanson (electric percussion, drums), Sam Gendel (saxophone, wind synthesizer, piano, synthesizer, bass recorder, nylon strung guitar), Meshell Ndegeocello (vocals), Sander (vocals)
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Nadia & Lili Boulanger - Les heures claires
24th Feb 2023
French pianist Anne de Fornel is joined by Lucile Richardot, Stéphane Degout and Raquel Camarinha for this spellbinding anthology of the two sisters' complete songs, including a number of world premiere recordings.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th February 2023
24th Feb 2023
Bartók from the WDR Sinfonieorchester and Cristian Măcelaru, Stravinsky from Les Siècles and Ensemble Aedes, Brahms from Ning Feng and Zee Zee, and Rachmaninoff from the Choir of King's College London.
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Eric Lu on Schubert
23rd Feb 2023
The pianist talks about his recent album of Schubert sonatas, his empathy for the troubled composer, and his unique relationship with his music.
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Schubert: Piano Sonatas D.784 & D.95
Eric Lu (piano)
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Boxed Set Selections - February 2023
21st Feb 2023
A mammoth anthology marking what would have been Claudio Abbado's ninetieth birthday, plus the Fitzwilliam Quartet's complete recordings on Decca, a collection celebrating the varied career of pianist, conductor and Hollywood star José Iturbi, and lesser-spotted Offenbach from Opera Rara.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - March 2023
21st Feb 2023
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the March 2023 issue includes new music from Art Ensemble of Chicago, Joe Chambers, and Mette Henritte, as well as reissues from Esperanza Spalding and Gerry Mulligan.
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Piccolo Paganini, Volume 2
21st Feb 2023
Following the success of the first volume, Piccolo Paganini, Vol. 2 contains thirty original intermediate-level pieces for violin and piano. These rarely performed concert pieces provide appealing, accessible, and musically rewarding repertoire pieces. Find out more.
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BBC Music Magazine - February 2023 Choices
20th Feb 2023
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by an 'exquisite' recital on the themes of love and loss from Ruby Hughes & Huw Watkins on BIS, which takes its title from Watkins's new song-cycle Echo.
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Tim Garland and Jason Rebello on their new album 'Life to Life'
18th Feb 2023
We sat down with British jazz duo and old friends, pianist Jason Rebello and multi-reedist Tim Garland, to talk about their new duet album Life to Life and their longstanding musical companionship.
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Life to Life
Jason Rebello & Tim Garland
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Presto Music's Streaming Service is finally here!
17th Feb 2023
We’re so excited to announce that the Presto Music Streaming Service, created specifically for classical and jazz lovers, is now live and the new apps are available for download!
