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We are saddened to hear that the composer
Christopher Gunning has passed away. Known not only for his classical works but many famous TV & Films themes. He will be fondly remembered at Chandos.
The Britten Sinfonia are making an appeal to secure their future following the recently announced Arts Council cuts. To find out how to help click here.
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.
Rumon Gamba
British-born conductor Rumon Gamba became the first ever conducting student to receive the DipRAM. Regularly conducting the BBC orchestras, he has appeared at the BBC Proms, and in 2008 made his debut with English National Opera. He is Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, with which he has made highly successful tours of Germany, Austria and Spain. He has had prominent guest conducting engagements with leading orchestras around the world, and has given several prominent premieres, including the world premiere of Brett Dean’s Viola Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Per Nørgård’s oratorio The Will O the Wisps Go to Town with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. He records exclusively for Chandos, and has made more than 50 albums so far......
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“… Though the works by Malipiero and Casella are highly competent and pleasant works, it is Ghedini’s richly imaginative L’Olmeneta that is the heart of this CD and its strongest recommendation.”
“… Though the works by Malipiero and Casella are highly competent and pleasant works, it is Ghedini’s richly imaginative L’Olmeneta that is the heart of this CD and its strongest recommendation.”
“… Kapustin music is just the thing for jazz-enriched and big band panache. Dupree et al have it just right here. No wonder the pianist is smiling on the cover picture; he deserves to, as well.”
“… Kapustin music is just the thing for jazz-enriched and big band panache. Dupree et al have it just right here. No wonder the pianist is smiling on the cover picture; he deserves to, as well.”
“… The two substantial pieces may be the most beautiful here, but there is much to enjoy in the other two. The performance and the quality of recording are up to Ondine’s best standards, and I do not think they might be readily bettered. Those who have already heard Maskats’s work will need no further recommendation. I am sure that others will find much to enjoy in this composer’s music. It is clearly from its time but accessible and strongly expressive. More than well worth hearing.”
“… The two substantial pieces may be the most beautiful here, but there is much to enjoy in the other two. The performance and the quality of recording are up to Ondine’s best standards, and I do not think they might be readily bettered. Those who have already heard Maskats’s work will need no further recommendation. I am sure that others will find much to enjoy in this composer’s music. It is clearly from its time but accessible and strongly expressive. More than well worth hearing.”
Recording of the Month
“… I am very impressed by the way Grace Davidson performs these chants. I find it very courageous of her to perform this music without any assistance of instruments, all on her own. The magic of this music is perfectly communicated, probably even more than with instruments, as here the text comes across in its most bare form, and the listener is not distracted by the sound of instruments. Technically this is also a masterly achievement: these chants are demanding and require a high amount of concentration and perfect breath control. This is one of the best discs of medieval music I have heard in quite some time, and it goes straight to my list of recordings of the year.”
Recording of the Month
“… I am very impressed by the way Grace Davidson performs these chants. I find it very courageous of her to perform this music without any assistance of instruments, all on her own. The magic of this music is perfectly communicated, probably even more than with instruments, as here the text comes across in its most bare form, and the listener is not distracted by the sound of instruments. Technically this is also a masterly achievement: these chants are demanding and require a high amount of concentration and perfect breath control. This is one of the best discs of medieval music I have heard in quite some time, and it goes straight to my list of recordings of the year.”
“… I have known this music for over twenty years, and it never fails to please. The performances and recording are a joy, and do the music proud.”
“… I have known this music for over twenty years, and it never fails to please. The performances and recording are a joy, and do the music proud.”
“… This arrangement works well as abetted by Paul Wee’s astonishing technique serving insightful musicianship, good enough for the orchestra to not be missed; indeed, all the lines sound convincingly as one, and the first-movement cadenza is a collector’s item.” *****
“… This arrangement works well as abetted by Paul Wee’s astonishing technique serving insightful musicianship, good enough for the orchestra to not be missed; indeed, all the lines sound convincingly as one, and the first-movement cadenza is a collector’s item.” *****
