Joo Kraus is one of a select few: trumpet-players of an exceptional caliber from Germany who have gained an international reputation. Having kicked off the chase to
Genre: Jazz
Joo Kraus is one of a select few: trumpet-players of an exceptional caliber from Germany who have gained an international reputation. Having kicked off the chase to
Genre: Jazz
Carols With St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
Formed 900 years ago, the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir – one of the world’s most celebrated cathedral choirs – finally makes their debut on Decca with an album of traditional and brand new festive carols from the heart of London, under the
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (25th Anniversary Edition)
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Hip-Hop pioneers A Tribe Called Quest have re-released their classic debut album, fully remastered from the original tapes by Grammy-Award
Genre: Hip-Hop
Subgenre: Rap
Released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Schumann, this well balanced recording features the talents of piano prize winning pianist, Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort. Liebrecht obtained his masters degree for
Composer: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
All tracks on the album were produced by Kylie’s long-standing musical director Steve Anderson, except ‘White December’ and ‘Cried Out Christmas’ which were produced by Matt Prime and ‘Everyday’s Like Christmas’ by Stargate.
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Compilations
Brahms: Violin Concerto; Bartók: Violin Concerto No.1
Two landmark concertos receive sensational performances in Janine Jansen’s latest recording for Decca. The Dutch violinist, described by The Times as “a player you follow wherever she leads”, presents her profound insights into
Composer: Béla Bartók (1881-1945), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Battering Ram (Deluxe Version)
UK rockers Saxon release their 21st album entitled „Battering Ram“. The release sees the band return to their NWOBHM roots and builds on their previous heavier releases in recent years but with more of a classic sound.
Composer: Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Nibbs Carter
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Hard Rock
Anne Boleyn's Songbook: Music & Passions of a Tudor Queen
Anne Boleyn is without doubt the most famous of Henry VIII’s six wives. She was brought up for a time under the guardianship of Margaret of Austria, who was patron to some of the most famous composers in all of Europe, and then in
Composer: Antoine Brumel (1450-1520), Loyset Compère (1445-1518), Josquin Despres (1440-1521), Antoine de Févin (1470-1511), Jean Mouton (1459-1522), Claudin de Sermisy (1490-1562)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
"Future Nostalgia" was produced by lead singer and songwriter Ewan Currie, together with Matt Ross-Sprang (Sun Studios Memphis). The mixing for the new album was handled by Vance Powell (Jack White). The 18 refreshing tracks were recorded in the tranquil and idyllic setting of Stony Lake, Ontario - a conscious decision by the band to ensure that the ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Blues Rock
Tchaikovsky: Pique dame, Op. 68 (Live)
In its history as a concert orchestra, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks has also devoted itself on numerous occasions to opera, under such eminent conductors as Rafael Kubelik and Leonard Bernstein.
Composer: Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky (1840-1893)
Genre: Classical
Lima: Rabbia, furor, dispetto Sinfonie ed Arie
The Royal Court Opera was a fundamental element of the reigns of D. José I (1750-1777) and of D. Maria I (1777-1816), even after the fateful earthquake of 1755 destroyed the magnificent opera house on the banks of the Tagus River.
Composer: Jerónimo Francisco de Lima (1743-1822)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Anna Vinnitskaya has now joined Alpha Classics. Her first recording for the label is devoted to one of her repertories of choice: the concertos of Shostakovich. ‘When I performed the Second Piano Concerto for the first time at the age of eleven,
Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
2015 release from the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Midnight is Potter's first solo album and her first release since she and her band The Nocturnals released The Lion The Beast And The Beat in 2012.
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Hannibal in Berlin Live (Remastered)
The New York Times dubbed him “the Mohammed Ali of jazz trumpet players”. Born in 1948, Texas trumpeter Hannibal came to fame in the early 70’s from his work and records with the legendary Gil Evans Orchestra, drummer Roy
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Modern Jazz
Birtwistle: Angel Fighter - In Broken Images - Virelai (Sus une fontayne)
Described by The Guardian as 'hauntingly powerful', Birtwistle's cantata Angel Fighter vividly explores the Biblical story of the struggle between man and divine being from the Book of Genesis. Predictably, for a composer with a long-
Composer: Harrison Birtwistle
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Noir jazz meets midnight blues in the music of Twin Danger an intriguing new group formed by Vanessa Bley and Stuart Matthewman. Twin Danger updates a classic sound in a contemporary style with such captivating Bley/Matthewman
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Smooth Jazz
Ruf Records recording artist singer-guitarist Samantha Fish, will raise eyebrows with her third studio release, Wild Heart produced by Luther Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars/Black Crowes). With Samantha on guitars and Luther
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy Rock