Update: 12th May 2022
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BBC R3 Disc of the Week!
Georgia Mann enjoys Donohoe's Mendelssohn.
Happy 85th Maestro!
Wishing maestro Neeme Järvi a happy 85th birthday.
Critics Circle Award
TTOTS is the joint winner for Outstanding Achievement!
Purchase Film
Dutilleux wins BBC Award!
SoL/Wilson win Orchestral award for third year running!
Presto Record of Year
English Music for Strings is Presto Music's 2021 Pick
Gramophone Awards
Peter Grimes named 'Record of the Year!'
Sinfonia of London debut!
SoL & John Wilson make stunning Proms debut
Recording with Sir Roger
Francesca Dego shares experiences in the Strad
Thais wins Juno Award!
Sir Andrew Davis disc wins Best Classical Album (Vocal)
The Prison wins a GRAMMY
Smyth premiere recording wins at March 2021 awards.
Barry Douglas Podcast
Father-son-duo Barry & Liam start new music podcast.
Malcolm Martineau
Recognised as one of the leading accompanists of his generation, Malcolm Martineau has worked with many of the world’s greatest singers. He has presented his own series at the Wigmore Hall and at the Edinburgh Festiva. He has appeared throughout Europe, North America & Australia; and at the Aix en Provence, Vienna, Edinburgh, Schubertiade, Munich and Salzburg Festivals.
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Recording of the Month
“Pitch perfect interpretations of works spanning a composer’s chequered lifetime.” *****Recording of the Month
“Pitch perfect interpretations of works spanning a composer’s chequered lifetime.” *****“… This thought-provoking and beautifully recorded disc ends with a magnificent rendition of Brumel’s austere but deeply affecting Lamentations (without saxophone). Less, as somebody has said, is indeed more.”
“… This thought-provoking and beautifully recorded disc ends with a magnificent rendition of Brumel’s austere but deeply affecting Lamentations (without saxophone). Less, as somebody has said, is indeed more.”
“…In his [Spence] hands, every word feels natural and right, and, perhaps most importantly for the project, is clearly audible. The voice is in great condition, too: fresh and forwardly placed, youthful and full of life … Glynn plays with subtlety throughout, underpinning the interpretation with a wealth of telling details. If you have any doubts about the idea of lieder in English, this superb performance – beautifully recorded – should win you over.”
“…In his [Spence] hands, every word feels natural and right, and, perhaps most importantly for the project, is clearly audible. The voice is in great condition, too: fresh and forwardly placed, youthful and full of life … Glynn plays with subtlety throughout, underpinning the interpretation with a wealth of telling details. If you have any doubts about the idea of lieder in English, this superb performance – beautifully recorded – should win you over.”
“… Let’s hope that Helmchen and his vintage Bechstein are destined for further rewarding musical ventures.”
“… Let’s hope that Helmchen and his vintage Bechstein are destined for further rewarding musical ventures.”
“… The performances are thoughtful and highly expressive … a fascinating programme of a composer I want to hear more.”
“… The performances are thoughtful and highly expressive … a fascinating programme of a composer I want to hear more.”
“… here’s another Iberia that can hold its own in Alicia de Larrocha’s standard setting company.”
“… here’s another Iberia that can hold its own in Alicia de Larrocha’s standard setting company.”
“… Kopatchinskaja’s playing throughout has that same luminous, impish quality that makes virtually all her recordings approximate starbursts viewed from nearby; extreme dynamics and a kaleidoscopic array of colours keep you hooked. What’s old invariably sounds fresh-minted, whereas what’s new comes across as familiar…”
“… Kopatchinskaja’s playing throughout has that same luminous, impish quality that makes virtually all her recordings approximate starbursts viewed from nearby; extreme dynamics and a kaleidoscopic array of colours keep you hooked. What’s old invariably sounds fresh-minted, whereas what’s new comes across as familiar…”