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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.

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Happy 85th Maestro!

Wishing maestro Neeme Järvi a happy 85th birthday.

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Critics Circle Award

TTOTS is the joint winner for Outstanding Achievement!

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Dutilleux wins BBC Award!

SoL/Wilson win Orchestral award for third year running!

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Presto Record of Year

English Music for Strings is Presto Music's 2021 Pick

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Gramophone Awards

Peter Grimes named 'Record of the Year!'

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Sinfonia of London debut!

SoL & John Wilson make stunning Proms debut

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Recording with Sir Roger

Francesca Dego shares experiences in the Strad

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Thais wins Juno Award!

Sir Andrew Davis disc wins Best Classical Album (Vocal)

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The Prison wins a GRAMMY

Smyth premiere recording wins at March 2021 awards.

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Barry Douglas Podcast

Father-son-duo Barry & Liam start new music podcast.

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Artist in Focus
 

ARC Ensemble

Established in 2002, the ARC Ensemble (Artists of The Royal Conservatory) has quickly become one of Canada’s leading cultural ambassadors. The group has a core membership of piano, strings, and clarinet – all the players are senior faculty members of the Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School – which is supplemented by guest artists drawn from the organisation’s most exceptional students and alumni. The Ensemble has performed in major venues throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. It plays a leading role in unearthing repertoire that has been neglected due to political suppression or shifts in musical fashion, and its work has received unanimous acclaim from the world’s cultural press.

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Crescendo Joker Absolu

Sound 9.5     Booklet 9.5     Repertoire 9     Interpretation 10

Crescendo Joker Absolu

Sound 9.5     Booklet 9.5     Repertoire 9     Interpretation 10

Christopher Steyne – crescendo-magazine.be – 16 March 2023

Crescendo Joker Absolu

Sound 10     Booklet 10     Repertoire 10     Interpretation 10

“… Superbly recorded, this album is a great musical and artistic success and it is still a reference record to be credited to our compatriots, guided by musical excellence and of which each release is a great vintage.”

Crescendo Joker Absolu

Sound 10     Booklet 10     Repertoire 10     Interpretation 10

“… Superbly recorded, this album is a great musical and artistic success and it is still a reference record to be credited to our compatriots, guided by musical excellence and of which each release is a great vintage.”

Pierre-Jean Tribot – crescendo-magazine.be – 8 March 2023

Crescendo Joker Absolut

Sound 9     Booklet 10     Repertoire 9     Interpretation 10

“… this new recording can be considered as a reference for this 1887 version.”

Crescendo Joker Absolut

Sound 9     Booklet 10     Repertoire 9     Interpretation 10

“… this new recording can be considered as a reference for this 1887 version.”

Pierre-Jean Talbot – crescendo-magazine.be – 23 February 2023

“… I have found this disc rewarding and full of impressive musicianship, constantly perceptive and idiomatic. So far as I can see, this is the first recording made by the duo of Britta Jacobs and Irene Kalisvaart. I very much hope that more recordings will follow – I shall certainly look out for any that do.”

“… I have found this disc rewarding and full of impressive musicianship, constantly perceptive and idiomatic. So far as I can see, this is the first recording made by the duo of Britta Jacobs and Irene Kalisvaart. I very much hope that more recordings will follow – I shall certainly look out for any that do.”

Glyn Pursglove – Musicwebinternational.com – 7 June 2023

Recommended

“… this is a superb disc.”

Recommended

“… this is a superb disc.”

Stephen Barber – Musicwebinternational.com – 6 June 2023

Performance ****½      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“… . This concerto is a much underrated piece due partly to its considerable technical challenges for even the finest of violinists. From the first bars of the dramatic opening ‘Praeludium’ it is clear that this is to be an electrifying account of the score from both orchestra and soloist. Ehnes’s consummate technique and absolute command of the solo part makes light work of the concerto’s hurdles …”

Performance ****½      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“… . This concerto is a much underrated piece due partly to its considerable technical challenges for even the finest of violinists. From the first bars of the dramatic opening ‘Praeludium’ it is clear that this is to be an electrifying account of the score from both orchestra and soloist. Ehnes’s consummate technique and absolute command of the solo part makes light work of the concerto’s hurdles …”

Graham Williams – HRAudio.net – 14 May 2023

Performance *****      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“… Performances of Reich’s music by The Colin Currie Group have been praised by the composer as “the best I have ever heard” and Reich is on record as describing Currie as ‘One of the greatest musicians in the world today.’  For both aficionados of Reich’s music and those new to the composer this disc is a ‘must buy’.”

Performance *****      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“… Performances of Reich’s music by The Colin Currie Group have been praised by the composer as “the best I have ever heard” and Reich is on record as describing Currie as ‘One of the greatest musicians in the world today.’  For both aficionados of Reich’s music and those new to the composer this disc is a ‘must buy’.”

Graham Williams – HRAudio.net – 19 April 2023

Performance *****      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“…Unreservedly recommended.”

Performance *****      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“…Unreservedly recommended.”

Graham Williams – HRAudio.net – 28 March 2023

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