Athene
The Athene label was founded in 1992 by pianist Joanna Leach, a specialist in the playing of period square pianos, in order to publish her own performances. Quickly however the label attracted other artists such as legendary pianist Peter Katin, who also made CDs on period instruments. A series of discs under the Athene-Minerva banner brought live concert recordings by celebrated pianists Andreas Boyde and Raymond Clarke as well as orchestral and chamber music. The label was acquired by Divine Art in 2003.
Latest releases
Recent highlights
The Great Violins, Vol. 3: Antonio Stradivari, 1685
Froberger: Suites for Harpsichord, Vol. 1
Seixas, Rameau & Couperin: Baroque Keyboard Works
Mattheson: Pièces de clavecin, Vols. 1 & 2
Peter Katin in Recital
Dussek, J.L.: Duo Concertants, Op. 69, Nos. 1 and 3 / Sonata, Op. 61, "Elegie Harmonique"
Brian, H.: Complete Piano Music
Magill, R.: Titanic
Compositions of Derek Bell and Beinsa Douno
Boyde, Andreas: Pictures and Reflections
Shostakovich, D.: Sonatas 1 & 2 / Prelude & Fugue in D minor / 24 Preludes
Szymanowski, K: Sonatas 1, 2, 3 / Prelude and Fugue
Dvorak, A.: Piano Concerto / Schoenfield, P.: 4 Parables
Haydn, J.: 5 Sonatas and Capriccio
Three Square