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Grammy Voting begins Wednesday 11 October 2023
First round voting for the Grammy's begins next month and Kenneth Fuchs: Orchestral Works is submitted in seven categories including Best Classical Compendium, Best Contemporary Classical Composititon and Best Orchestral Performances. Find out more about the album here.
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This week we will be celebrating the upcoming launch of Oklahoma! from John Wilson and Sinfonia of London at The Savile Cub in Mayfair. This landmark album will be the first full recording of the original Rodgers & Hammerstein score, to commemorate this very special release we have produced a series of limited edition numbered vinlys available to pre-order now! Don't miss this historic album, out on Friday 15th September!
Gramophone Awards Shortlist 2023
We are delighted to have FOUR albums shortlisted for the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2023! See the shortlist here, including albums from Kaleidscope Chamber Collective, Arcadia Quartet, and Sinfonia of London.
Gramophone Editor's Choice: October
'Parry's compelling response to Shelley's lyrical drama is given a superb performance of real conviction, conduction by William Vann and with a line-up of starry soloists'
'Orchestra of the Year' nomination!
Our friends and collaborators BBC Philharmonic have been nominated for Orchestra of the Year at the Gramophone Awards 2023!
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
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“A striking collection of unfamiliar music, most of it not previously recorded, by two fine modern Polish composers… Both these works by Joachim Mendelson are rewarding and both deserve to be heard more widely and played more regularly… Of the performances of all four works all that needs to be said is that the Silesian Quartet are every bit as assured and perceptive as one expects them to be and that the two musicians who join them for the Mendelson Quintet are also excellent.”
“A striking collection of unfamiliar music, most of it not previously recorded, by two fine modern Polish composers… Both these works by Joachim Mendelson are rewarding and both deserve to be heard more widely and played more regularly… Of the performances of all four works all that needs to be said is that the Silesian Quartet are every bit as assured and perceptive as one expects them to be and that the two musicians who join them for the Mendelson Quintet are also excellent.”
“…Simon Callaghan is on hand to deliver the stylish and stylistically savvy performances, supported by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales who are on excellent form under the two fine conductors – Stephen Bell, who directs the Jacob and Addison and George Vass, who conducts the Rubbra. Paul Conway’s notes tell us everything we could possibly want to know and this Hoddinott Hall recording, which is splendidly judged acoustically, is made in association with BBC Radio 3.”
“…Simon Callaghan is on hand to deliver the stylish and stylistically savvy performances, supported by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales who are on excellent form under the two fine conductors – Stephen Bell, who directs the Jacob and Addison and George Vass, who conducts the Rubbra. Paul Conway’s notes tell us everything we could possibly want to know and this Hoddinott Hall recording, which is splendidly judged acoustically, is made in association with BBC Radio 3.”
Recommended
“… José White’s song La Bella Cubana, which gives the CD its title, is a famous piece, and I love the way it alternates between a slightly melancholy languor and lively Cuban rhythms. Then Joseíto Fernández’ favourite, Guantanamera brings the whole thing to a riotous conclusion – everyone’s having a huge party! …”
Recommended
“… José White’s song La Bella Cubana, which gives the CD its title, is a famous piece, and I love the way it alternates between a slightly melancholy languor and lively Cuban rhythms. Then Joseíto Fernández’ favourite, Guantanamera brings the whole thing to a riotous conclusion – everyone’s having a huge party! …”
“…Hamburger Ratsmusik is one of the most prominent ensembles with regard to the exploration of music from northern Germany. Over the years I have heard and reviewed most of their recordings, and I always assessed them positively. That is not any different here. The playing of the strings is immaculate and brings out the best in this music. Simone Eckert has also a good ear for voices, and she has brought together here an exquisite ensemble, which deals well with the requirements of the sacred concertos. The voices blend perfectly, and individually the singers treat the text with the care they require. Diction, articulation and dynamics leave nothing to be desired…”
“…Hamburger Ratsmusik is one of the most prominent ensembles with regard to the exploration of music from northern Germany. Over the years I have heard and reviewed most of their recordings, and I always assessed them positively. That is not any different here. The playing of the strings is immaculate and brings out the best in this music. Simone Eckert has also a good ear for voices, and she has brought together here an exquisite ensemble, which deals well with the requirements of the sacred concertos. The voices blend perfectly, and individually the singers treat the text with the care they require. Diction, articulation and dynamics leave nothing to be desired…”
Classical Album of the Week
“…Remarkably, William Vann’s recording is the first [Prometheus] and, thanks to uniformly superb performances, he makes a strong case for it…” ****
Classical Album of the Week
“…Remarkably, William Vann’s recording is the first [Prometheus] and, thanks to uniformly superb performances, he makes a strong case for it…” ****
**** Excellent Album
**** Excellent Album
