Brian Pidgeon GRAMMY nominated for Producer of the Year!
Sinfonia of London's latest album 'Record of the Week' on Record Review!
The new release from Sinfonia of London and John Wilson, Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé, was featured on BBC Radio 3's much-loved Saturday morning Record Review show (4/11). We're delighted to report that the new recording was picked as RECORD OF THE WEEK. The show remains available all month on-demand so don't worry if you missed it live, listen here!
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!
Doric String Quartet
Described by the magazine Gramophone as ‘one of the finest young string quartets’, whose members are ‘musicians with fascinating things to say’, the Doric String Quartet has emerged as one of Britain’s leading young quartets. Having recorded exclusively for Chandos Records since 2010, the Doric String Quartet has released widely praised CDs of works by Haydn, Schubert, Schumann, Chausson, Korngold, Janácek, Martinu, and Walton, earning two Gramophone Award nominations.
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Choral & Song Choice
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… The BBC Singers sing with unflinching commitment to a demanding score encompassing vocal techniques drawn from diverse cultural genres. Pickard showcases their virtuosity as soloists while preserving the choral integrity of the ensemble writing. Martyn Brabbins brings focus and coherence to this fascinating melting-pot. We are never in doubt that this is a work of deep spiritual intent, questioning its faith but sure in is humanity.”
Choral & Song Choice
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… The BBC Singers sing with unflinching commitment to a demanding score encompassing vocal techniques drawn from diverse cultural genres. Pickard showcases their virtuosity as soloists while preserving the choral integrity of the ensemble writing. Martyn Brabbins brings focus and coherence to this fascinating melting-pot. We are never in doubt that this is a work of deep spiritual intent, questioning its faith but sure in is humanity.”
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… Brother-and-sister team Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff are ideal soloists, and they’re splendidly supported by the Deutsches Symphonic Orchester under Paavo Järvi…”
Performance ***** Recording *****
“… Brother-and-sister team Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff are ideal soloists, and they’re splendidly supported by the Deutsches Symphonic Orchester under Paavo Järvi…”
Concerto Choice
Performance ***** Recording *****
“Pianist, orchestra and conductor infuse every movement with life”
Concerto Choice
Performance ***** Recording *****
“Pianist, orchestra and conductor infuse every movement with life”
Performance **** Recording ****
“… an assured and deeply felt collection.”
Performance **** Recording ****
“… an assured and deeply felt collection.”
Performance **** Recording *****
“… a stunning performance, whether the kaleidoscopic wind colours of the part-one dances or ravishing glories of the part-three sunrise. Moreover, Chandos certainly know how to capture Ravel’s complex orchestral score, with an ideal combination of a warm glow and sense of space, without losing any of the minutiae…”
Performance **** Recording *****
“… a stunning performance, whether the kaleidoscopic wind colours of the part-one dances or ravishing glories of the part-three sunrise. Moreover, Chandos certainly know how to capture Ravel’s complex orchestral score, with an ideal combination of a warm glow and sense of space, without losing any of the minutiae…”