Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 "Hammerklavier" & 15 Variations & Fugue "Eroica"
After his acclaimed interpretation of Messiaen’s Catalogue d’Oiseaux, pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard returns to PENTATONE with a recording of Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata and Eroica Variations. The Hammerklavier Sonata is one of the pinnacles of Beethoven’s creative output, ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Ewa Fabiańska-Jelińska: Chamber Music
Ewa Fabiańska-Jelińskais one of the most active and recognized composers of her generation. Her oeuvre is regularly presented at national and international music festivals and appreciated by music authorities, which is confirmed by numerous awards she has received ...
Composer: Ewa Fabiańska-Jelińska
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Sibelius: Lunnotar, Op. 70 & Other Orchestral Works
Following their acclaimed recordings of Schoenberg with Sara Jakubiak and Britten’s Peter Grimes with Stuart Skelton, Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic turn their attention to the music of Sibelius. Written in 1913 for the diva Aino Ackté, ...
Composer: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
For the third volume of his musical tribute to Russia , Barry Douglas has selected a range of love songs and dances by Tchaikovsky that span much of his composing life. From the early Romance, Op. 5 through to the two pieces from Op. 72, his last works for the piano, there is a uniform singing quality, ...
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953), Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
For the past ten years Rick Stotijn has been making Stockholm his second home, finding musical inspiration as well as new friends there. The present disc is a reflection of this, with existing and new repertoire involving the double bass by composers who have all at some point lived and worked in the city. ...
Composer: Eduard Tubin, Britta Byström, Jesper Nordin
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
A collection of 11 titles unveiled one by one every month, each a jewel of pure emotion, will allow RIOPY to enter into an uninterrupted conversation with the fans of his music. His inspiration has been guided by his will to pay tribute to the anonymous but true heroes of “normal life”. ...
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
Den Primal Scream-Sänger und die Frontfrau der Savages verbindet generell ein Stück weit Auflehnung im Stroboskop-Feuer zwischen spacigem Indie Rock und nachdrücklichem Post-Punk. Die Klammer des gemeinsamen Albums der aus 2 unterschiedlichen Generationen stammenden Musiker_innen (über 20 Jahre ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Der argentinische Cellist, Komponist und Produzent Sebastian Plano veröffentlicht nun seines neuen Albums ›Save Me Not‹ über Mercury KX. War schon sein drittes Album (das 2019 für den Grammy nominierte »Verve«) außergewöhnlich - ein Mix aus sanft gestrichenen Streichern, plätschernden Pianolinien und eloquenter ...
Composer: Sebastian Plano
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Classical Crossover
Six-time GRAMMY®-Award winner, and 34-time nominee, Vince Mendoza returns to his roots as a composer and conductor highlighting collaborations with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, soprano Julia Bullock, guest artists Joshua Redman, Antonio Sanchez, Derrick Hodge, and The Roots’ premier MC Black Thought—for ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
Gothenburg death metal pioneers At The Gates have announced their new album, The Nightmare Of Being. The Swedes have shared the record artwork and release date, with vocalist Tomas Lindberg teasing of what’s to come conceptually: “The overall theme deals with the topic of pessimism, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
Pink Noise' explores a side of Laura previously uncharted. As triumphant as ever, the album is a battle cry and stark reminder of the sheer talent of the critically acclaimed artist. This is Laura in a new found light - still reflecting her distinctive signature sound but showing the progression of an artist ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Born in Paris but having grown up in Guadeloupe, Celia started playing music with the "Ka" (traditional West Indian percussion) at the great George Troupé's school, and then devoted herself to the flute. She made her first stage appearance at the age of 12 and never left it. ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 (Live in Utrecht, 9/30/2003)
Orchestra of the 18th Century, consisting of 50 members from 20 different countries. The musicians, all specialists in 18th and early 19th century music, play on period instruments or on contemporary copies. The wide-ranging repertoire this orchestra performs includes works by Purcell, Bach, Rameau, ...
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Yevgeny Zemtsov: Chamber & Instrumental Music & Arrangements
The Russian composer Yevgeny Zemtsov (1940–2016) may be as well known for the dynasty of musicians – most of them violists – that he fathered than he is for his own music. This first album ever to be devoted to his compositions features works from the beginning and end of his career: ...
Composer: Yevgeny Zemtsov (1940-2016)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Farkas: Chamber Music, Vol. 5 – Works with Flute & Oboe
This twelfth release in the Toccata Classics exploration of the music of Ferenc Farkas (1905–2000) once again puts his chamber music with flute in the spotlight – here with an oboe chaser. As with previous albums in this series, the music highlights the characteristics that make Farkas’ ...
Composer: Ferenc Farkas (1905–2000)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
This release follows on from Priory occasional series featuring the music of J.S.Bach. Previous releases have highlighted the playing of this composer on an English cathedral organ and not an instrument of his time. This splendid organ is not in this category and is a new instrument by the firm ...
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
A Song in the Wood takes us on a musical journey through the woods of Britain: English songs from the first half of the 20th century – so full of emotion and beauty, continue to inspire and touch deeply today. The album’s fictional journey follows the recurring themes of love, separation and reunion, ...
Composer: Roger Quilter (1877-1953), Michael Head (1900-1976), Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Eric Coates (1886-1957)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
