Latest News: Classical
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Obituary,
Kurt Moll (1938-2017) 7th March 2017The German bass, especially renowned in Wagner and Strauss, has died aged aged 78.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 3rd March 2017 3rd March 2017Sibelius from Osmo Vänskä, Mahler from Mariss Jansons, and the conclusion of Chandos's series of Charles Ives feature this week, alongside Rossini arias and duets from Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Jean Rondeau's disc of harpsichord concertos by members of the Bach family.
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Recording of the Week,
The LSO performs orchestral works by Thomas Adès 3rd March 2017James listens to a selection of fascinating and mould-breaking works by Thomas Adès, with the composer conducting the LSO.
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Interview,
Daniele Rustioni on Bellini's Adelson e Salvini 2nd March 2017The young Italian conductor talks to Katherine about recording Bellini's first opera, due for release tomorrow on Opera Rara.
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Gramophone Choices,
Gramophone Editor's Choices - March 2017 1st March 2017Chris introduces this month's highlights, with the final instalment of an outstanding Tchaikovsky series leading the way as Recording of the Month…
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Interview,
Giaches de Wert from Stile Antico 28th February 2017Katherine talks to baritone Will Dawes about the group's latest recording, focusing on the music of the Italian-domiciled Flemish composer.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 24th February 2017 24th February 2017Rachmaninov piano trios with Gidon Kremer and Daniil Trifonov, Beethoven sonatas from violinist James Ehnes, and Elgar from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under Vasily Petrenko are featured in this week's round-up.
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Recording of the Week,
Christophe Rousset conducts Étienne Méhul's rarely-heard opera, Uthal 24th February 2017Katherine enjoys a rare gem of an opera by an early Romantic French composer, with Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques.
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Interview,
Thomas Hampson on Tides of Life 23rd February 2017Katherine talks to the American baritone about his new disc of arrangements of lieder by Brahms, Schubert and Wolf.
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Hi-Res Highlights,
Hi-Res Highlights - February 2017 23rd February 2017David introduces the latest in our series of monthly roundups, picking out the very best Hi-Res recordings of performances both new and old.
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Obituary,
Stanisław Skrowaczewski 22nd February 2017The Polish-American conductor, particularly acclaimed in Bruckner, has died aged 93.
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Interview,
Brian Knowles on Love's Philosophy 20th February 2017David talks to composer Brian Knowles about 'Love's Philosophy', his new album of guitar works with Craig Ogden.
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Box Set Selections,
Boxed Set Selections - February 2017 17th February 2017Chris introduces the best of this month's boxed sets, including tributes to Herbert von Karajan, Karl Böhm and Arturo Toscanini.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 17th February 2017 17th February 2017Included this week is a new recording of Handel's Catone on Glossa with Sonia Prina in the title role, plus choral releases from Les Arts Florissants and The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge, and instrumental releases from cellist Emmanuelle Bertrand and pianist Barry Douglas.
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Recording of the Week,
Thomas Hampson sings Lieder arranged for baritone and string orchestra 17th February 2017Katherine listens to 'Tides of Life', featuring a selection of Romantic Lieder in beautiful new string arrangements.
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Interview,
Víkingur Ólafsson on Philip Glass 16th February 2017James talks to Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson about his debut album on Deutsche Grammophon of music by Philip Glass.
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Interview,
Gabriel Crouch on music from the time of Queen Mary 15th February 2017David talks to the director of choral ensemble Gallicantus about their latest album, the fascinatingly-titled 'Queen Mary's Big Belly'.
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Awards,
Grammy Awards 2017 13th February 2017Chris introduces the classical winners and nominees from last night's ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Obituary,
Nicolai Gedda (1925-2017) 10th February 2017The versatile and prolific Swedish tenor has died at the age of 91.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-up - 10th February 2017 10th February 2017Rafał Blechacz plays Bach on the piano and Andreas Ottensamer explores the early clarinet repertoire. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva explores Handel, and Nina Stemme stars in a new production of Puccini's Turandot from La Scala, plus new releases from the choirs Gallicantus and Stile Antico also feature.