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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.
Awards, Watch the Gramophone Awards ceremony
17th September 2018
Last week's events available to view in full until 21st September, thanks to our friends at Medici TV and Gramophone.
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Presto Recording of the Week
Bernstein: Wonderful Town
Danielle de Niese (Eileen), Alysha Umphress (Ruth), Nathan Gunn (Bob Baker), Duncan Rock (Wreck), David Butt Philip (Lonigan), Ashley Riches (Guide/First Editor/Frank)
London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus, Sir Simon Rattle
Available Formats: SACD, MP3, CD Quality FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
James enjoys a dazzling live recording of Bernstein's Wonderful Town from the LSO and Sir Simon Rattle.
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