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Alim Beisembayev is featured in this 14th volume of the Next Generation Mozart Soloists series. Under the baton of Howard Griffiths, the Kazakhstani pianist, who... 

Andrés Gabetta (violin & direction), Veronica Cangemi (soprano), Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (bandoneon and accordion), and the Gabetta Consort present From Venice to Buenos Aires, a remarkable journey... 

With ""An American Dream?"" Barbara Hannigan explores the concept of The American Dream. “I grew up in awe of America. I am still in awe, but largely in a nostalgic way. With this repertoire, I want to express my admiration for the... 

Barry Douglas CBE has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986, in Moscow. In demand as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, he has performed with most of the world’s leading orchestras. He... 

A tireless adventurer and eclectic soul, Joseph Bologne is revisited here through a unique portrait that reveals the many facets of his talent. A true polymath born in Guadeloupe, he combined... 

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most universal figures in Western history, venerated not only by the Catholic tradition but also by Protestant and Orthodox communities, as well as by many non-Christians drawn to his message of... 

In May 2026, Métier Records proudly presents American Ethos from acclaimed pianist Carolyn Enger, a stunning collection of works from a range of American composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, Ned Rorem, William Grant Still, Florence Price, and... 

Composed in 1680, Proserpine marks the reunion of Jean-Baptiste... 

Music for These Troubled Times explores the melancholy of the past through the keyboard repertoire of the English virginalists of the late 16th and 17th centuries, and links this still familiar state of mind with the present — an age of social and... 

This album showcases recent works for two guitars by the Chilean composer and guitarist Javier Contreras. He is joined by fellow Chilean guitarist and pedagogue, José Antonio Escobar — a decisive figure in Contreras’s musical development — to explore the... 

Paul Hindemith is among the most significant German composers of the 20th century. The Sonata for Trombone and Piano — one of a multitude of sonatas he composed for various instruments — is a lively tour de force, performed here with an additional Ruhig... 

Anton Rubinstein stood at the heart of Russian musical life for nearly half a century and had a profound influence on generations of Russian musicians, including Tchaikovsky. His piano sonatas reveal a composer intent on uniting intellect and passion within a symphonic conception... 

“Generally labelled as a Baroque instrument and thought to have disappeared with the French Revolution, the harpsichord flourished again in the first third of the 20th century and inspired original compositions.” Justin Taylor offers us a “personal” overview of the harpsichord... 

South African/Dutch clarinettist Maria du Toit and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Arjan Tien, release “Clarinet Colours” on Channel Classics. Exploring the contemporary clarinet repertoire of South African... 

The renowned trumpeter Matthias Höfs performed and then recorded the concertos by Fazil Say and Wolf Kerschek during his artist residency with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester. Both concertos were originally written for Matthias Höfs. Fazil Say... 

Mithras Trio’s second album for Linn showcases early works by Shostakovich, Korngold, and Lisney, continuing the ‘intriguing and eclectic’ programming The Guardian praised on its first album, Eros. Fountain of Youth highlights the surprising number of piano trios written... 

This album offers an intimate journey into Schumann’s world through three emblematic works. At its heart stands the original 1841 version of the Fourth Symphony, a rarely performed score... 

Peter Heise (1830–1879) is Denmark’s peerless master of song, yet his string quartets lived for decades in the shadows. This complete 3-CD set brings together the Nordic String Quartet’s entire survey, including world-premiere recordings of Nos. 1–6. Alongside... 

Always curious and seeking new horizons, the musicians of the Voce quartet fell in love with Argentina during their concert tours. In Buenos Aires and Rosario, they frequented peñas and milongas (folk music dance clubs) and had exciting working sessions with the illustrious... 

After the success of Mandolin on Stage, dedicated to the most emblematic 18th-century concertos for mandolin and recorded with Il Pomo d’Oro directed by Francesco Corti, Raffaele La Ragione returns with his third album for Arcana. This time... 

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works showcasing the extraordinary versatility of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. His hugely successful career, spanning ballet... 

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works showcasing the extraordinary versatility of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. His hugely successful career, spanning ballet... 

Igor Stravinsky is renowned for his legacy of glittering fairy tales in treasured favourites such as Petrushka and The Firebird. Another favourite is the ballet Pulcinella, a lovable mélange of Baroque theatricality, heard here... 

Troubled Times: Music and Espionage in Renaissance England explores sacred music written amid the religious and political instability of 16th-century England. Performed by The Queen’s Six with The...