Latest News: Classical
-
Presto Editor's Choices,
Presto Editor's Choices - February 2018 28th February 2018Katherine's February favourites include lithe Brahms from Adam Laloum, a compelling collection of Medtner's songs from Iain Burnside and friends, and an arresting recording debut from the young cellist Kian Soltani.
-
Hi-Res Highlights,
Hi-Res Highlights - February 2018 26th February 2018Includes new releases from Murray Perahia, Thomas Dausgaard and Andris Nelsons, and HD re-issues of Solti's Wagner and Sawallisch's Mozart.
-
Box Set Selections,
Boxed Set Selections - February 2018 25th February 2018February heavyweights include anniversary tributes to Leonard Bernstein, Claude Debussy, The King's Singers, and Christa Ludwig.
-
Recording of the Week,
Respighi from John Neschling and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège 23rd February 2018The Brazilian conductor and his Belgian orchestra perform Vetrate di chiesa, Il tramonto & Trittico botticelliano.
-
New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 23rd February 2018 23rd February 2018Mahler from Daniel Harding, Gershwin from Kirill Gerstein, Rachmaninov from Nikolai Lugansky, and a stunning concerto debut from French pianist Adam Laloum.
-
Coming Soon,
Prokofiev from Martha Argerich & Sergei Babayan and other forthcoming highlights 22nd February 2018Other imminent headliners include Schubert from Marc-André Hamelin, Bartók from Renaud Capuçon, and Vivaldi from both Rachel Podger with Brecon Baroque and Diego Fasolis with Julia Lezhneva and Franco Fagioli.
-
Interview,
Gautier Capuçon on Intuition 21st February 2018The French cellist talks to Katherine about his new album of music by Massenet, Saint-Saëns, Piazzolla, Sollima and more.
-
BBC Music Magazine Choices,
BBC Music Magazine - March 2018 Choices 20th February 2018Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by beautifully played and imaginatively curated recital of Russian cello works from BBC Young Musician winner Laura van der Heijden.
-
Interview,
Ben Goldscheider on Romantic repertoire for horn 19th February 2018David talks to horn player Ben Goldscheider about his debut disc, featuring Romantic and modern works by Schumann, York Bowen and others.
-
Recording of the Week,
Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Polina Leschenko perform music by Poulenc, Bartók, and Ravel 16th February 2018Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and pianist Polina Leschenko perform sonatas by Poulenc and Bartók alongside Ravel’s Tzigane.
-
New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 16th February 2018 16th February 2018Today's headline releases include Debussy from Maurizio Pollini, Bruckner from Andris Nelsons, Mendelssohn from Andrew Manze, and a Rossini rarity from Bad Wildbad.
-
Interview,
Anna Bonitatibus on 'En Travesti' 14th February 2018The Italian mezzo talks to Katherine about her album exploring the history of the trouser-role in opera over three centuries.
-
Interview,
Michael Barenboim on Italian music for solo violin 13th February 2018The violinist talks to Katherine about his new album of works by Sciarrino, Tartini, Berio & Paganini.
-
Obituary,
Jóhann Jóhannsson 12th February 2018The Icelandic composer, best known for his film scores including The Theory of Everything, has died aged 48.
-
Recording of the Week,
Murray Perahia plays Beethoven's Hammerklavier and Moonlight Sonatas 9th February 2018For the first time in his illustrious career, Murray Perahia turns his attention to Beethoven's monumental Hammerklavier sonata, alongside the ever-popular Moonlight sonata.
-
New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-Up - 9th February 2018 9th February 2018Bliss from Andrew Davis, Haydn from Simon Rattle, Mozart from Daniel Hope, and a collection of Elgar's neglected choral works.
-
Interview,
Joseph Calleja on Verdi 8th February 2018Katherine talks to the Maltese tenor about his new album of arias from operas including Otello, Il trovatore, Don Carlo and Aida.
-
Interview,
Mark Viner on Alkan 6th February 2018The young British pianist talks to Katherine about the music of the eccentric Parisian pianist-composer, which he's championed throughout his career.
-
Gramophone Choices,
Gramophone Editor's Choices - February 2018 5th February 2018Chris introduces this month's selection, headed by two titans of the keyboard joining forces in Stravinsky.
-
Recording of the Week,
Verdi albums from Joseph Calleja and Sonya Yoncheva 2nd February 2018The Maltese tenor and Bulgarian soprano triumph in their explorations of the composer's more dramatic roles.