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Presto Editor's Choices - August 2021
31st Aug 2021
A vividly-painted gallery of French Classical heroines from Véronique Gens, Bull and Byrd in glorious technicolour from Kit Armstrong, and a mesmerising recital of songs by Irish composer Ina Boyle.
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Teresa Żylis-Gara (1930-2021)
30th Aug 2021
The Polish soprano, whose wide repertoire encompassed rarities by Cavalieri, Chausson and Moniuszko as well as Mozart, Strauss and Verdi heroines, has died aged 91.
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New Music Book Publications - 30th August 2021
30th Aug 2021
An analysis of Charles Ives's Concord Sonata; essays exploring the relationship between music and romanticism; a history of music for children; an examination of the reception of Bartók's music in fascist Italy; paperback editions of books on Brahms, Schoenberg, singing in Renaissance Italy, and self-referential elements in late medieval music; a handbook of contemporary ballet; a discussion of African music in Brazil; and a guide for teachers on instilling wellness in musicians.
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Episode 20: Fresh Air in the Pipes - Organ Music with Anna Lapwood
29th Aug 2021
This week's guest is one of Britain's most talented young organists, Anna Lapwood, giving us a potted history of the organ's history, and a tour of her eclectic new record, Images.
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Alexander Lingas on Hymns of Kassianí
28th Aug 2021
The founder and director of Cappella Romana talks about his recent album showcasing the music of the ninth-century Byzantine abbess and poet, Kassía.
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Stravinsky's L'histoire du soldat from Isabelle Faust and Dominique Horwitz
27th Aug 2021
David enjoys Isabelle Faust and friends' historically-informed account of Stravinsky's sardonic tale, with lively narration from Dominique Horwitz.
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New Release Round-Up - 27th August 2021
27th Aug 2021
Schubert from René Jacobs, Brahms from Alexander Melnikov, French baroque heroines from Véronique Gens, and seventeenth-century laments from Iestyn Davies and Fretwork.
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John McLaughlin, 'Liberation Time'
27th Aug 2021
The veteran jazz fusion guitarist offers his take on the 'lockdown album', recorded with a hand-picked selection of international musicians.
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Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - 26th August 2021
26th Aug 2021
The latest jazz vinyl available at Presto Music includes reissues from Wes Montgomery and Don Rendell, as well as the latest releases from Kenny Garrett and Lars Danielsson.
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Cordelia Williams on Nightlight
25th Aug 2021
The pianist talks to Katherine about her new playlist-style album on Somm Records, exploring different facets of night as depicted in works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Scriabin, Tomkins and Bill Evans.
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Cordelia Williams (piano)
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Charlie Watts (1941-2021)
25th Aug 2021
The drummer, known for his time with rock 'n' roll band The Rolling Stones, has passed away aged 80.
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New Presto CD titles from the Deutsche Grammophon catalogue
24th Aug 2021
Artists featured in the latest batch of Presto CDs include Herbert von Karajan, Tamás Vásáry, Martha Argerich & Mstislav Rostropovich.
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Seong-Jin Cho returns to Chopin
23rd Aug 2021
The pianist talks about his return to Chopin, the technical demands of his concertos, and the composer's reputation within Korea.
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Sean Shibe's Camino
20th Aug 2021
The guitarist brings hypnotic, introspective beauty to a programme which explores connections between France and Spain via works by de Falla, Mompou, Ravel, Poulenc and Satie.
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Sean Shibe (guitar)
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Sean Shibe on Camino
20th Aug 2021
The Scottish guitarist talks to Katherine about today's Recording of the Week, which he describes as 'a profound spiritual journey'.
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New Release Round-Up - 20th August 2021
20th Aug 2021
Norwegian opera overtures from Oslo, Haydn's L'isola disabitata from the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Vivaldi's Four Seasons from thirteen-year-old violinist Christian Li, and Telemann cantatas for Hanoverian Kings.
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Another Side of John Coltrane
20th Aug 2021
A new compilation from Craft Recordings focuses on John Coltrane's work as a sideman, featuring the master saxophonist on recordings by Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and more.
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Presto 20th Anniversary - Call-Out for Videos
19th Aug 2021
Be a part of the documentary we're producing about our story by sharing your experience as a Presto Music customer via a short video.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th August 2021
19th Aug 2021
This week’s pick of the latest jazz releases include jazz covers of David Bowie and a meeting of New York jazz vets Mike Clark and Michael Zilber.
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Boxed Set Selections - August 2021
18th Aug 2021
Marian Anderson's complete recordings for RCA Victor, a centenary celebration of Giuseppe Di Stefano, and a fiftieth-birthday collection from the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
