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Hi-Res Highlights,
Hi-Res Highlights - July 2019
23rd July 2019
Includes Handel from Lucy Crowe and Mary Bevan, an enthralling debut recital from American soprano Melody Moore, a period-instrument recording of Weber’s Oberon, and remastered Schubert from Vladimir Feltsman.
Interview,
Nicola Benedetti on Wynton Marsalis
22nd July 2019
The violinist talks to Katherine about premiering the legendary jazz musician's Violin Concerto (released earlier this month on Decca), which draws on influences as diverse as Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Scottish folk music and Stravinsky.
Recording of the Week,
Beethoven Symphonies from Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra
19th July 2019
Ádám Fischer conducts the Danish Chamber Orchestra in frequently thrilling, occasionally controversial, but always fascinating performances of Beethoven's symphonies.
New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-Up - 19th July 2019
19th July 2019
New releases from Vladimir Jurowski and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, cellist Jan Vogler and the late Jörg Demus, plus world premiere recordings of operas by Goldschmidt and Cavalli, and the final instalment of Carus’s venerable Complete Schütz Edition.
Interview,
Rosanne Philippens on Insight
18th July 2019
The violinist discusses her recent album of solo works by Biber, Bach, Enescu and Ysaÿe, released on Channel Classics in late April and curated in response to audience feedback from a European recital tour.
Presto Classical Recording of the Week
Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
Danish Chamber Orchestra, Danish National Concert Choir, Ádám Fischer
Available Formats: 5 CDs
James enjoys a thrilling new complete Beethoven symphonies cycle from Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra, with plenty of interesting new things to say about these frequently recorded works.
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