Latest News: Classical
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Interview,
I Fagiolini's Amuse-Bouche 6th April 2016Robert Hollingworth talks to David about a new disc of 'French choral delicacies', including the first recording of Jean Françaix's Ode à la Gastronomie.
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Awards,
BBC Music Magazine Awards - The Winners 5th April 2016A live update from the ceremony in Kings Place - all is revealed…
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Recording of the Week,
Stephen Hough plays piano concertos by Dvořák and Schumann 1st April 2016James listens to Stephen Hough's concerto double-bill with the CBSO and Andris Nelsons.
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Interview,
Amy Dickson on 'Introit' - the music of Gerald Finzi 31st March 2016David talks to the saxophonist about her appearance on the Aurora Orchestra's Finzi collection, out now on Decca.
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Interview,
Michael Spyres 30th March 2016Katherine talks to the American tenor about his career to date and his role on Opera Rara's new recording of Donizetti's Le Duc d’Albe.
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Recording of the Week,
Bach's St John Passion from René Jacobs 25th March 2016David reviews René Jacobs' first recording of Bach's St John Passion.
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Interview,
Lotti from the Syred Consort 24th March 2016David talks to conductor Ben Palmer about his new disc of long-lost Lotti.
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Gramophone Choices,
Gramophone Editor's Choices - April 2016 23rd March 2016Chris introduces this month's choices, with Yevgeny Sudbin's Scarlatti collection on BIS at the head of the pack.
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Recording of the Week,
Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci featuring Jonas Kaufmann 18th March 2016Katherine enjoys a double helping of the world's top tenor as Canio and Turiddu.
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Interview,
Carolus IV: Rex et Imperator 17th March 2016Schola Gregoriana Pragensis's David Eben on his group's anniversary tribute to Charles IV.
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Announcement,
Unicorn Records 15th March 2016Announcing the first batch of titles in a series of reissues from the label.
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Obituary,
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies 1934-2016 14th March 2016A short tribute to the composer, whose death aged 81 was announced earlier today.
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Recording of the Week,
Robert King conducts Mendelssohn's arrangement of Handel's Israel in Egypt 11th March 2016David listens to Robert King's new recording of Handel's biblical oratorio, orchestrated by Mendelssohn.
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Interview,
Brook Street Band at 20 10th March 2016The early music ensemble celebrate a milestone birthday with a new disc of Handel's Trio Sonatas.
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Coming Soon,
Decades in Song 9th March 2016Vivat Records reveals pianist Malcolm Martineau's fascinating new lieder project with an impressive roster of singers…
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Obituary,
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1929-2016) 7th March 2016A tribute to the Austrian cellist and conductor, who died on Saturday aged 86.
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Recording of the Week,
Tugan Sokhiev conducts music by Prokofiev 4th March 2016James listens to Tugan Sokhiev's recording of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin.
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Interview,
Nicole Car - The Kiss 3rd March 2016Katherine talks to the Australian soprano about her new disc of opera arias on ABC Classics.
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Interview,
Magdalena Kožená 2nd March 2016Katherine talks to the Czech mezzo about her new disc of Monteverdi, released last week on Deutsche Grammophon.
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Gramophone Choices,
Gramophone Editor's Choices - March 2016 1st March 2016Chris introduces this month's choices, headed by Steven Isserlis's Elgar and Walton Concertos on Hyperion.