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New Release Round-up, New Release Round-Up - 18th June 2021

18th June 2021

Beethoven from the Ehnes Quartet, a theatrical debut from violinist Bomsori Kim, André Messager's Passionnément (starring Véronique Gens), and intimations of immortality from Icelandic composer Viktor Orri Árnason.

Interview, James Ehnes on working from home

17th June 2021

The Canadian violinist tells Katherine about turning his living-room into a temporary studio for his recent recording of the Ysaÿe sonatas, and 'bubbling' with his string quartet for a new Beethoven project.

Interview, Antonio Pappano on Vaughan Williams and Strauss

16th June 2021

The conductor discusses his recent recordings of Vaughan Williams symphonies and Strauss orchestral works, his recent appointment at the LSO, and the ongoing impact of lockdowns on musical life.

Gramophone Choices, Gramophone Editor's Choices - July 2021

15th June 2021

Chris introduces this month's Choices, with Sir András Schiff and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment supplying 'great revelations' in Brahms.

Interview, Cecilia McDowall at 70

12th June 2021

The composer talks about the new album of her choral works recorded by Stephen Layton and Trinity College Choir, and looks back over her musical career.

Classical Recording of the Week

Debussy: Fantaisie, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, La Mer

Daniel Barenboim (piano), Michael Barenboim (violin), Kian Soltani (cello), Martha Argerich (piano), Staatskapelle Berlin

Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC

Daniel and Michael Barenboim, Martha Argerich and Kian Soltani join forces for an all-Debussy programme, including the rarely-performed early Fantaisie for piano and orchestra.

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