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Paul Westcott
We are saddened to announce the death of Paul Westcott. He died of cancer on Christmas day, one day before his 53rd birthday.
Paul was Press Officer at Chandos Records for 25 years and was instrumental in its success.
He was much loved in the industry and by all at Chandos right up to this day and will be much remembered for his huge knowledge of music, optimism, dedication and love for the industry and those that worked within it. RIP Paul. We miss you.
Ralph Couzens, MD Chandos Records.
We are delighted - and extremely proud - to have been awarded Gramophone's coveted 'label of the year'. Editor Martin Cullingford writes "A commitment to the finest artists and the highest sound quality, the Colchester-based company is a shining beacon for the art of recording".
We are saddened to hear that the conductor Bramwell Tovey has passed away. Known for his work with Brass Bands & orchestras, he will be greatly missed.
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.
Peter Donohoe
Born in Manchester in 1953, Peter Donohoe CBE studied at Chetham’s School of Music and Leeds University before going on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music with Derek Wyndham and in Paris with Olivier Messiaen and Yvonne Loriod. He is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and commanding technique.
25% discount on back catalogue titles!
“… The tried and trusted Potton Hall acoustic is perfect for this music, allowing for a nice amount of air around the piano but not being too lively for all of those hard-won rhythmic details and subtleties of nuance. Ivan Ilic’s championing of less well-known piano music is much appreciated, and long may his fruitful alliance with the Chandos label continue.”
“… The tried and trusted Potton Hall acoustic is perfect for this music, allowing for a nice amount of air around the piano but not being too lively for all of those hard-won rhythmic details and subtleties of nuance. Ivan Ilic’s championing of less well-known piano music is much appreciated, and long may his fruitful alliance with the Chandos label continue.”
“… you won’t be disappointed by Raiskin’s creative decision-making and his orchestra’s expressive commitment in the Fourth.”
“… you won’t be disappointed by Raiskin’s creative decision-making and his orchestra’s expressive commitment in the Fourth.”
“… This disc represents a fine addition to the Vasari Singers’ discography. The programme is well-chosen and nicely varied and the choir, expertly prepared and conducted by Jeremy Backhouse, is on fine form throughout. I’ve referred to Martin Ford’s playing in Five Mystical Songs; he’s equally fine in all his other contributions… a fine collection of British choral music performed by an excellent choir.”
“… This disc represents a fine addition to the Vasari Singers’ discography. The programme is well-chosen and nicely varied and the choir, expertly prepared and conducted by Jeremy Backhouse, is on fine form throughout. I’ve referred to Martin Ford’s playing in Five Mystical Songs; he’s equally fine in all his other contributions… a fine collection of British choral music performed by an excellent choir.”
“…Rische gives a hugely compelling performance of the concerto accompanied by noteworthy playing from the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln under Israel Yinon… The group of players from the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin provide a sparkling performance[Der Bürger als Edelmann Suite], both brightly coloured and ebullient. One senses that Michael Rische is entirely engaged with his piano part, making a valuable contribution to the success of the performance…Presenting two of Schulhoff’s finest works, both well performed and recorded, this Hänssler album would be a good place for newcomers to start getting to know his music. “
“…Rische gives a hugely compelling performance of the concerto accompanied by noteworthy playing from the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln under Israel Yinon… The group of players from the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin provide a sparkling performance[Der Bürger als Edelmann Suite], both brightly coloured and ebullient. One senses that Michael Rische is entirely engaged with his piano part, making a valuable contribution to the success of the performance…Presenting two of Schulhoff’s finest works, both well performed and recorded, this Hänssler album would be a good place for newcomers to start getting to know his music. “
