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Gramophone Editor's Choices - May 2026
20th Apr 2026
Chris introduces next month's selection, headed by the world premiere recording of Charles Silver's fairytale opera La Belle au bois dormant from the Palazzetto Bru Zane.
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Charles Silver: La Belle au bois dormant
Thomas Dolié (Le Roi), Guylaine Girard (Aurore/La Reine), Kate Aldrich (La Fée Urgèle/Dame Gudule), Adrien Fournaison, Julien Dran (Le Prince/Le Chevalier errant), Matthieu Lécroart (Barnabé); Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Hungarian National Choir, György Vashegyi
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Jazz FM Awards 2026: Winners
17th Apr 2026
Presenting the winners from this year's Jazz FM Awards, recognising the best of today's talent in jazz, soul and blues!
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Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns - Bitches Blues
17th Apr 2026
The guitarist, famously known for her ‘Jazz Sabbath’ sound, returns with her Weejuns trio, channelling a classic fusion sound alongside intricate and ambitious interplay.
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Arvo Pärt from Eva Ollikainen and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
17th Apr 2026
Four very different symphonic works show Pärt's imaginative and harmonic languages changing over time - from the modernist and avant-garde early in his career through to more pensive and spiritual works.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th April 2026
17th Apr 2026
Contemporary works from guitarist Sean Shibe, a double-bill of Chausson from violinist Renaud Capuçon, a transatlantic celebration of Spanish and South American Baroque and traditional music from L'Arpeggiata, and Mozart piano concertos from Jan Lisiecki.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th April 2026
17th Apr 2026
From an archived Oscar Peterson gem, to the Nordic sounds of Lis Wessberg and the Ethio-jazz sounds of Abate Berihun, this week’s releases are sure to have something for everyone.
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Liberetto V: Echomyr
Lars Danielsson with Magnus Öström, Gregory Privat & John Parricelli, Lars Danielsson (cello, double bass, electric guitar, piano), Magnus Öström (drums, percussion), Gregory Privat (piano), John Parricelli (6-string acoustic guitar), Arve Henriksen (trumpet), Magnus Lindgren (flute, alto flute), Carolina Grinne (horn)
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Pēteris Vasks at 80
16th Apr 2026
The Latvian composer (whose big birthday falls today) looks back over the past nine decades, reflecting on some of the musicians who have shaped his work and the inspiration which he draws from nature and his faith.
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Ernst von Dohnányi
15th Apr 2026
A selection of some of the best recordings of music by the Hungarian composer, known particularly for a set of variations on a nursery tune, largely uncharacteristic of his wider musical style, which combines late Romantic influences with originality and astonishing technical accomplishment in music deserving of greater attention.
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Mike Westbrook (1936-2026)
15th Apr 2026
The pioneering British jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose genre-defying work reshaped the landscape of European jazz has died at the age of ninety.
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Presto Presents... Thomas Kelly
14th Apr 2026
In this latest episode of Presto Presents, pianist Thomas Kelly performs music from his debut album, Ad Nos, released on Rubicon Classics last Friday, and talks to Katherine about the themes running through the album, and the virtuoso transcriptions of organ pieces he chose to record.
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Ad Nos - Organ Works Arranged For Piano
Thomas Kelly (piano)
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Nocturnes and the Fascination of Night Music
14th Apr 2026
Our new monthly series of reviews continues with a look at a new book by Susan Tomes in which she takes us on a musical journey under cover of the night, bringing composers, performers and music to life against their social and historic backgrounds. From Field and Chopin, to contemporary commissions and everything in between, the musical knowledge and command of language make an immersive combination that will encourage further listening and playing.
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New Music Book Publications - April 2026
13th Apr 2026
The autobiography of noted cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, the second printing of a limited edition book covering British Jazz on Record, handbooks, biographies, and compendiums on composers including Shostakovich, Janáček, Barbara Strozzi, Telemann, Florence Price, and Smetana, a paperback reissue of Sir Antonio Pappano's memoir, and an exploration of When You Wish Upon a Star, the much-loved song featured in Disney's 1940 animated film, Pinocchio.
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Michael Waldron on Arthur Oldham
13th Apr 2026
To mark the release of Mentor (out now on Orchid Classics), the conductor of London Choral Sinfonia discusses the unique relationship between Benjamin Britten and his only private pupil, whose centenary falls this year.
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Small but Mighty - A Guide to Clarinet Mouthpieces
13th Apr 2026
Clarinet players of all levels will, at some point, go through the process of choosing a new mouthpiece. A clarinet mouthpiece might appear to be a small and simple part of the clarinet, but in fact has a huge impact on the tone and responsiveness of your instrument. In this guide, we take a look at the difference the right mouthpiece can make to your playing.
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Judith Berkson - Thee They Thy
10th Apr 2026
Experimental, free and yet refined, the vocalist puts her own spin on the jazz trio and embraces the world of the avant-garde.
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Jonas Kaufmann's Magische Töne
10th Apr 2026
The superstar tenor sounds in mint condition on this fascinating exploration of operetta by Hungarian-born composers including Emmerich Kálmán, Franz Léhar and Paul Abraham, supported by wonderfully idiomatic playing from the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra under Dirk Kaftan.
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Kevin Figes on Wallpaper Music III
10th Apr 2026
The multi-instrumentalist discusses the latest instalment in his Wallpaper Music series, and the creative process behind his compositions.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th April 2026
10th Apr 2026
French orchestral mélodies from Cyrille Dubois, Semyon Bychkov's complete Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic, Prokofiev from Isata Kanneh-Mason, and Steve Reich from the Colin Currie Group.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th April 2026
10th Apr 2026
Highlights this week include the bold, instinctive energy of Force of Nature by Swedish Grammis winner Sara Aldén and the genre-blurring soundworld of People in Orbit in Viewpoint.
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Alison Mathews: Explore With Me!
10th Apr 2026
Explore With Me! delves into duet playing, improvisation, and rote playing, providing an opportunity to tell musical stories and create descriptive sounds across the keyboard.
