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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......
25% discount on back catalogue titles!
“… 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.” *****
“… L’empio punito, uneven but fascinating, fills another gap in the Roman chapter on Baroque opera…The performance benefits greatly from the involvement of two of today’s great singing actresses in Baroque repertoire. Raffaella Milanesi’s moving Atamira is at her best in tragic moments, being a little shrill when forced, while Roberta Invernizzi is compelling as Ipomene.”
“… L’empio punito, uneven but fascinating, fills another gap in the Roman chapter on Baroque opera…The performance benefits greatly from the involvement of two of today’s great singing actresses in Baroque repertoire. Raffaella Milanesi’s moving Atamira is at her best in tragic moments, being a little shrill when forced, while Roberta Invernizzi is compelling as Ipomene.”
“… This live recording, with applause, brings Melani’s music to life with vigour and sensibility. The singing is never less than competent, and the instrumental ensemble of strings, recorders and a colourful continuo of lutes, harp and harpsichords both stylish and imaginative.” ***
“… This live recording, with applause, brings Melani’s music to life with vigour and sensibility. The singing is never less than competent, and the instrumental ensemble of strings, recorders and a colourful continuo of lutes, harp and harpsichords both stylish and imaginative.” ***
“La Risonanza is irreproachable. Under Bonizzoni’s expert direction, its soloists, alert strings and inventive continuo team of cello, double bass, harpsichord and, by turns, a very attractive archlute and theorbo provide Invernizzi with an unfailing sensitive support.”
“La Risonanza is irreproachable. Under Bonizzoni’s expert direction, its soloists, alert strings and inventive continuo team of cello, double bass, harpsichord and, by turns, a very attractive archlute and theorbo provide Invernizzi with an unfailing sensitive support.”
"... One of Invernizzi's virtues is her ability to be fluently articulate and expressive, both in show-stoppers and arias that call for compassion, contemplation and reflection. Unlike some of her rivals, she always resists playing to the gallery. Her technique and sense of theatre are tempered to meet the requirements of the music, making for a musically rewarding as well as dramatically engaging recital." *****
"... One of Invernizzi's virtues is her ability to be fluently articulate and expressive, both in show-stoppers and arias that call for compassion, contemplation and reflection. Unlike some of her rivals, she always resists playing to the gallery. Her technique and sense of theatre are tempered to meet the requirements of the music, making for a musically rewarding as well as dramatically engaging recital." *****
