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Recording of the Week, Scriabin's First and Fifth Symphonies from Vasily Petrenko
21st September 2018
The Russian conductor and the Oslo Philharmonic are joined by pianist Kirill Gerstein for the final instalment of Scriabin's complete symphonies on LAWO.
New Release Round-up, New Release Round-Up - 21st September 2018
21st September 2018
A Viennese-themed recital from Barbara Hannigan, an album of real contrasts from young Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe, dramatic tenor Stuart Skelton’s debut solo recording, and the first instalment of an intriguing new project from the Danish String Quartet.
Interview, Magdalena Kožená on French song
20th September 2018
The Czech mezzo talks to Katherine about recording Duparc with Robin Ticciati and the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin for their new album Aimer et mourir, out tomorrow on Linn Records.
Gramophone Choices, Gramophone Editor's Choices - Awards Issue 2018
19th September 2018
Chris introduces this month's selection, with Sir Mark Elder's period-instrument recording of Rossini's Semiramide taking pride of place as Recording of the Month.
DVD and Blu-ray Highlights, DVD and Blu-ray Highlights - September 2018
18th September 2018
Matthias Goerne's first Wozzeck on film, Ermonela Jaho's shattering Madama Butterfly, vintage Berlioz from Bernstein, and a night under the stars with Jonas Kaufmann.
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Presto Recording of the Week
Scriabin: Symphony No. 1 & Prometheus
Kirill Gerstein (piano)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
Available Formats: CD
The Russian conductor and the Oslo Philharmonic are joined by pianist Kirill Gerstein for the final instalment of Scriabin's complete symphonies on LAWO.
