Dance of the Night Sky, Black Oak Ensemble‘s third album for Cedille, expands the boundaries of string trio repertoire by offering listeners a vibrant collection of contemporary works including four world-premiere recordings, all by British women composers. ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Schumann: Violin Sonatas No. 1 & 2; Fantasy, Op. 131
“The struggle that Schumann so openly expresses through his music continues to bring me solace and companionship in difficult times. I hope that you can find similar comfort in it, and enjoy the perspective that Paolo and I have brought to this music that we both love. ...
Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
"I have to admit that I'm biased in favor of Charles Tolliver. He plays with a combination of strength and sweetness that goes beyond mere language. The fact that he is self taught is more miraculous. This particular recording has the best sound quality I've ever heard. The clarity is stunning and all the ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Free Jazz
Self Esteem returns with her third studio album, A Complicated Woman. It's a big, bold and poptastic statement. A Complicated Woman is her first album since the Brit and Mercury-nominated Prioritise Pleasure – crowned The Guardian and Sunday Times Culture’s Album of the Year. ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
Last year’s outstanding live quartet release Life, at the Village Vanguard by the singular Israeli-born, New York-residing guitarist Gilad Hekselman is a tough one to follow. But hot on its heels comes a new studio recording Downhill From Here – the title is unlikely to be a reference to his peak showing on the live recording. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Modern Jazz
J.C. Bach: Symphonies (Remastered)
Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782), the youngest son of Johann Sebastian, studied first with his father and, after his father's death, with his brother Carl Philipp Emanuel. He completed his studies in Italy with the renowned musician and scholar Padre Martini, who was later visited by the young Mozart. In Italy, Johann ...
Composer: Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Sweet Sweetheart (Remastered 2025)
As Stax Records’ most hit-making woman, Carla Thomas was also referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. Her 1970 American Sound Studio recording session, produced by country music’s Chips Moman (famous for his work with Elvis), is significant for fusing her soul roots with just enough country, to great effect. This also happens to be Sweet ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Soul
The new album by the RIAS Kammerchor under the direction of Justin Doyle is a musical homage to the Marian devotion of the Renaissance and brings the sacred splendour of this era to life. The moving Missa Ave Maris Stella by Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611), the ‘Spanish Palestrina’, takes centre stage. This artful setting of the famous hymn captures the ...
Composer: Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611), Francisco Guerrero (1951-1997)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
One of the most recorded drummers of all time in all genres of music, Harvey Mason ’s resume is the envy of many musicians. With over 1,000 recording sessions and fifteen solo projects to his name, the Atlantic City native has played drums alongside some of the biggest names in popular music. He’s grooved with soul stars (Aretha Franklin) ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
The terrible Atalia, having eliminated the entire royal family in order to secure her power, reigns mercilessly over Jerusalem. But seven years later, the High Priest, determined to put an end to her tyranny, joins forces with General Ormano and the wise old Nourrice to bring little Joas, the only ...
Composer: Francesco Gasparini (1661-1727)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
The Darkness"s new album "Dreams On Toast" marks a bold new chapter for the band. With their signature blend of flamboyant rock anthems and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this album cements their place at the pinnacle of British rock. Expect soaring guitar riffs, infectious hooks, and a nostalgic yet fresh take on the genre that will resonate with longtime fans and new listeners ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Arianna in Rome. Arias, Cantatas and Laments for the Seventeenth-Century Virtuose
Alongside the renowned female composers of the 17th century, such as Francesca Caccini and Barbara Strozzi, and the leading singers (the prime donne) that dominated the stages of opera houses, such as Anna Renzi and Giulia Masotti, we should also appreciate the considerable number of excellent – yet largely unknown – “virtuose”. ...
Composer: Giovanni Kapsberger (1580-1651), Luigi Rossi (1598-1653), Stefano Landi (1587-1639), Carlo Rainaldi (1611-1691), Ottavio Catalani (1560-1629), Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643), Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674), Paolo Quagliati (1555-1628), Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
The latest album from Neal Francis, Return To Zero, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for Nick Frater's twelfth studio spectacular, "Oh Contraire" – an album so ambitious it had to be recorded along Glastonbury's ley lines just to contain its power. Picture this: vintage synthesizers performing a circus act on sacred ground, while French horns (courtesy of Brian Wilson Band’s own Probyn Gregory) dance with strings from London's Royal ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Moe Koffman Project (Immersed and Re-Mastered)
Since 1972, Moe Koffman's track Curried Soul has provided the backbone for our theme music. The much-loved and celebrated Canadian jazz flutist, clarinet player, and saxophonist Moe Koffman had a five-decade career during which he recorded 30 albums and performed for internationally influential audiences such as Princess Margaret, ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Crossover Jazz
40 years after the original release of the legendary classic album Balls To The Wall by the German Heavy Metal sensation Accept, Udo Dirkschneider (former voice of Accept) started working on reviving this classic. "Balls To The Wall Reloaded" features some of Heavy Metal's most famous voices as guests: Joakim Broden (Sabaton), Biff Byford (Saxon), Mille Petrozza (Kreator), Nils Molin ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Verdi: Jerusalem - The complete Ballet Music
On this new double album, the Munich Radio Orchestra under the direction of its chief conductor Ivan Repušić Verdi's complete ballet music. Following the conventions of the Paris Opéra, Giuseppe Verdi also had to create ballet music for the French prestigious or first performances of his stage works. ...
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Tombeau pour Aliénor (Escaich, Purcell)
Premiered in 2023, Thierry Escaich’s cantata ‘Tombeau pour Aliénor’ was commissioned by Ensemble Amarillis. Based on a poem by Olivier Py, it features the voice of Eleanor (1122-1204), twice queen in her lifetime – queen of France through her marriage to Louis VII, then of England through her second marriage to Henry II ...
Composer: Henry Purcell (1659-1695), Thierry Escaich (1965)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Greg Coulson: Live at Crescent Records Studio
"Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse - an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy Rock
