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New Release Round-Up - 13th March 2026
13th Mar 2026
The fusion band Soft Machine make a bold return this week, alongside Mark Turner on ECM, and Peter Somuah on ACT Music.
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Martin James Bartlett on Bach, Mozart and Britten
12th Mar 2026
The British pianist discusses his new album of early concertos by Bach and Mozart plus Britten's Young Apollo, recorded in Salzburg with the Mozarteumorchester and Howard Griffiths.
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Douglas J. Cuomo: a raft, the sky, the wild sea - feat. Joe Lovano
12th Mar 2026
In a Presto Music vinyl exclusive, the jazz saxophonist stars as the soloist in a new concerto written by Douglas J. Cuomo, exploring feelings of belonging and the traversing of unpredictable landscapes.
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Semyon Bychkov's complete Mahler cycle and other forthcoming highlights
10th Mar 2026
The Czech Philharmonic's acclaimed cycle crosses the finishing-line, with other highlights for late spring including Austro-Hungarian operetta from Jonas Kaufmann, a live Ring Cycle from Fabio Luisi in Dallas, and French orchestral favourites from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London.
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BBC Music Magazine - March 2026 Choices
9th Mar 2026
Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by 'valedictory' accounts of Beethoven's last three piano sonatas from Imogen Cooper on Chandos.
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Shai Maestro on The Guesthouse
9th Mar 2026
The pianist discusses his latest album, influences, and his journey of exploring the complex world of production...
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Shai Maestro (musician, piano, accompanist, keyboard), Ofri Nehemya (musician, drums), Gadi Lehavi (musician, keyboard), Jorge Roeder (musician, bass), Philip Dizack (musician, trumpet), Immanuel Wilkins (musician, saxophone), Fernando Brox (musician, flute), MARO (accompanist), Maro (musician, voice), Nitzan Bar (musician, guitar), Michael Mayo (musician, voice, accompanist), Jake Sherman (musician, hammond organ), Tal Mashiach (musician, guitar), Alon Lotringer (musician, voice, accompanist)
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Omer Klein on The Poetics
7th Mar 2026
Upon the release of his latest album involving a larger ensemble, the pianist joins us to discuss how Brazilian music has inspired him, the concept of compassion in his music, and the challenges of the digital age.
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Omer Klein (piano)
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Bill Frisell - In My Dreams
6th Mar 2026
Inspired by a pivotal dream that transformed how he understood music, the guitarist releases his latest album alongside his favourite musicians.
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Walton from the CBSO and Kazuki Yamada
6th Mar 2026
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in rhythmically taut accounts of Walton's symphonies, demonstrating his firm understanding and love of the music, and the deep bond he has built with the masterful players of one of the UK's finest orchestras, captured live in superb sound by Deutsche Grammophon.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th March 2026
6th Mar 2026
A Huw Watkins triptych from the Hallé and Sir Mark Elder, Lise Davidsen's 2023 recital from the Metropolitan Opera, Jóhann Jóhannsson from Alice Sara Ott, and Mozart from Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov.
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New Release Round-Up - 6th March 2026
6th Mar 2026
A selection of jazz hard-hitters release new albums this week, including Shabaka, Shai Maestro, and Mark Lockheart.
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Composer Spotlight: Ulysses Kay
6th Mar 2026
Born January 7th 1917, in Arizona, Ulysses Simpson Kay was an American composer best known for being a prominent representative of the neoclassical school of music.
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Boston Symphony Chamber Players: The Deutsche Grammophon Recordings
5th Mar 2026
Our guest-writer explores a rich anthology of studio recordings from the 1970s, with highlights including a starrily-cast account of Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale, Second Viennese School arrangements of Johann Strauss II, and treasurable Debussy with a young Michael Tilson Thomas as pianist.
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More Chandos Titles on Presto CD
4th Mar 2026
We're delighted to add another thirty titles to our Presto CD catalogue, returning more classic Chandos albums for those who prefer to build a tangible collection with original artwork and booklets faithfully reproduced. There's something for everyone, with music ranging from Bach to MacMillan, played by an array of top artists, all here for you to explore!
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The Presto Chart - February 2026
3rd Mar 2026
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for February, with Yunchan Lim's live recording of the Goldberg Variations from Carnegie Hall in the No. 1 spot.
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New Sheet Music Titles - 3rd March
3rd Mar 2026
Etudes by Women Composers, songs from the Wicked movies, an anthology of sacred songs from Bärenreiter, choral music by Brahms, Vivaldi, and McDowall, and songs from Paddington the Musical.
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Presto Team Choices - February 2026
2nd Mar 2026
Gripping, gruesome Bartók from Gustavo Gimeno in Toronto, the world premiere recording of Edmond Dédé's opera Morgiane, a hair-raising debut recital from bass-baritone Florian Störtz, and 'fresh and vivid' Tchaikovsky from Gianandrea Noseda and the LSO.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - March 2026
2nd Mar 2026
Spring is on the way, and with it comes a new Jazzwise round-up!
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Tim Garland on MEZZO
2nd Mar 2026
The saxophonist gives a fascinating insight into the rare and intriguing instrument of his new album, the mezzo-soprano saxophone, and reflects on his work with key collaborators such as Geoffrey Keezer and Chick Corea.
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Tim Garland (saxophone), Geoffrey Keezer (piano)
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Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash on Ribbons Vol. 1
2nd Mar 2026
Vocalist Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash share insight into their latest album and the journey of their long-lasting musical friendship.
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Sara Colman & Rebecca Nash
