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Favourites, Shelf Discovery: Michala Petri

18th May 2021

In the sixth instalment of our occasional series, Paul reflects on the Danish recorder-player's eclectic discography, from Bach and Handel with Keith Jarrett to commissions from Fabrice Bollon and Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen...

Gramophone Choices, Gramophone Editor's Choices - June 2021

17th May 2021

Chris introduces this month's Choices, headed by a 'remarkable' traversal of a single year in Mozart's life from Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.

Recording of the Week, Handel's Rodelinda from Harry Bicket and The English Concert

14th May 2021

Social distancing is no barrier to superb ensemble-playing on this terrific new recording of Handel's 1725 opera, with Lucy Crowe in the title-role and Iestyn Davies as her estranged husband Bertarido.

New Release Round-up, New Release Round-Up - 14th May 2021

14th May 2021

Riccardo Chailly's collected Stravinsky recordings, Strauss from Antonio Pappano and the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Handel arias from French mezzo Héloïse Mas, and Erich Kleiber in Berlin.

Interview, Alfred the Great - Brendel at 90

13th May 2021

The Austrian pianist and author, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday in January, reflects on how the classical music world has altered since he began his career seven decades ago...

Classical Recording of the Week

Handel: Rodelinda

Lucy Crowe (Rodelinda), Iestyn Davies (Bertarido), Joshua Ellicott (Grimoaldo), Brandon Cedel (Garibaldo), Jess Dandy (Eduige), Tim Mead (Unulfo), The English Concert, Harry Bicket

Available Formats: 3CDs

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