Latest News: Classical
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Coming Soon,
La damnation de Faust from John Nelson and other forthcoming highlights 9th October 2019Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres join forces once again for Berlioz from Strasbourg, plus Shostakovich from the Pavel Haas Quartet, Schubert from Arcadi Volodos, and recital albums from Angela Gheorghiu and Jakub Józef Orliński.
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Interview,
Ning Feng on Virtuosismo 9th October 2019The Chinese violinist shares his thoughts on balancing virtuosity and lyricism in two tremendously demanding concertos by Paganini and Vieuxtemps, out now on Channel Classics and one of Katherine's personal picks from the September releases.
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Presto Editor's Choices,
Presto Editor's Choices - September 2019 8th October 2019Sumptuous Elgar from Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux, fiery Falla from Pablo Heras-Casado and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and lightly-worn virtuosity from the sweet-toned Chinese violinist Ning Feng.
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Obituary,
Marcello Giordani (1963-2019) 7th October 2019The Italian spinto tenor, who was particularly famed for his Verdi and Puccini roles, has died aged 56.
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Recording of the Week,
Handel's Brockes-Passion from Richard Egarr and the Academy of Ancient Music 4th October 2019Using a new performing edition by oboist Leo Duarte, the Academy of Ancient Music and some exceptional young soloists make a compelling case for Handel's visceral 'Passion-Oratorio' on the 300th anniversary of its premiere.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-Up - 4th October 2019 4th October 2019A complete Beethoven cycle from Andris Nelsons and the Wiener Philharmoniker, plus new albums from Quatuor Arod, Ann Hallenberg, Lucas Debargue, and Christophe Coin.
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Interview,
Ralph Couzens on Chandos 3rd October 2019To mark their fortieth anniversary, the British independent record-label's Managing Director talks to Katherine about their evolution and plans for the future...
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Presto Chart,
The Presto Chart - September 2019 2nd October 2019Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for September, with John Wilson and the newly reformed Sinfonia of London's debut album of Korngold on Chandos in first place...
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Obituary,
Giya Alexandrovich Kancheli (1935-2019) 2nd October 2019The Georgian composer, known for his film music, sweeping orchestral laments and finely-wrought instrumental miniatures, has died at the age of 84.
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Awards,
Gramophone Awards 2019: The Winners! 1st October 2019This year's victors in each of the ten categories were revealed this morning.
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Obituary,
Jessye Norman (1945-2019) 1st October 2019The magnificent American soprano, widely recognised as one of the great Strauss and Wagner singers of the late twentieth century, has died aged 74.
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Interview,
Ivana Gavrić on Origins 30th September 2019The Bosnian-born pianist talks Haydn, Frances-Hoad and Sarajevan folklore – just some of the ingredients going into the melting-pot of her latest album.
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Recording of the Week,
Ethel Smyth's Mass in D from Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra 27th September 2019Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a magnificent performance of Dame Ethel Smyth's Mass in D and overture to The Wreckers.
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New Release Round-up,
New Release Round-Up - 27th September 2019 27th September 2019New albums include Schubert from Francesco Piemontesi, Chopin from Pavel Kolesnikov and Brahms from Edward Gardner, plus the first volume in a planned Eric Coates series from John Wilson.
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Interview,
Ed Lyon on his 17th-Century Playlist 26th September 2019The English tenor talks to Katherine about his debut solo album of songs by Landi, Dowland, Lambert, Cavalli and more with Theatre of the Ayre, released tomorrow on Delphian.
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Hi-Res Highlights,
Hi-Res Highlights - September 2019 25th September 2019Includes John Adams from Kent Nagano and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Bruckner from Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, and a rare Handel oratorio from Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque.
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Announcement,
New international delivery charges & shipping options 25th September 2019Chris introduces some updates to our delivery options for orders being shipped outside the UK.
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Interview,
Daniel Behle on Zero to Hero 24th September 2019The German tenor talks to Katherine about his new album of Mozart arias (released last Friday on Sony), and his own ongoing transition into more heroic repertoire.
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BBC Music Magazine Choices,
BBC Music Magazine - October 2019 Choices 23rd September 2019Chris introduces this month's selection, including Handel from Lucy Crowe, Mary Bevan and Bridget Cunningham, Bach from Mahan Esfahani, and American song from Melody Moore.
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Recording of the Week,
Schumann from John Eliot Gardiner and the LSO 20th September 2019The London Symphony Orchestra and Sir John Eliot Gardiner begin their Schumann cycle with exhilarating, agile performances of the Second and Fourth symphonies.