If the term ‘universal musician’ applies to anyone, then it applies to Rufus Wainwright: as a pop musician and singer-songwriter, he is a global star, but he has also been pursuing an equally stellar career as a classical composer for years. After two successful operas, Wainwright presented his ‘Dream ...
Composer: Rufus Wainright (1973)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5
The late Mariss Jansons' interpretations of Tchaikovsky's symphonies are celebrated for their emotional depth and precision. His radio recordings with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra are among the finest examples of this, showcasing his ability to balance power and poetry, making him a definitive interpreter of Tchaikovsky's works. ...
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Singer/songwriter Nolan Taylor finally releases his debut album with 16 original songs that will leave you impressed, inspired and just a little weepy. Nolan Taylor has become one of the top Alternative artists in the 2025 music scene, delighting fans with a unique Alternative sound. Nolan Taylor has drawn critical applause and growing fan following with a voice ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Live From The Record Plant (December 15, 1974) (Remastered)
The show presented here returns to Welch’s final days with Fleetwood Mac, possibly his last show with them. it is an excellent radio broadcast from the Record Plant, December 15, 1974. The show is live, but without an actual audience, being in front of only a couple dozen Record Plant-affiliated people, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique
Witches, ghouls, and ghosts abound in this wonderfully wicked concert led by Esa-Pekka Salonen. Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique paints scenes of lavish beauty and ghastly visions, while pianist Bertrand Chamayou takes on the devilish charm of Franz Liszt’s Totentanz. ...
Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 / Strauss: Don Juan (Live at Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival / 2024)
This is a live recording of the concert program from the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival (OMF) in 2024, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Saito Kinen Orchestra, of which conductor Seiji Ozawa is the general director. In 2024, the first time in the festival's history, Seiji Ozawa nominated Nodoka Okizawa, the winner of the Besançon International Competition for Conductors, to take the stage as principal guest conductor. ...
Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Taking elements from folk, pop, jazz, and Celtic traditions, Pidgeon crafts lilting, intimate poetry. Known for her captivating and crystalline voice, Rebecca is prolific in the audiophile scene. The Raven was her first release on Chesky and featured an ensemble of spell- binding originals like "Grandmother" and the ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Colombian singer/songwriter Marta Gomez is a wonderful, enigmatic talent. Her voice has the lulling softness that evokes Brazil's female vocal icons, yet there's a depth to her writing that goes far beneath the surface. She's also something of an expert on Latin rhythms -- there are 13 different ones on this disc, all of them rooted in ...
Genre: Latin
Subgenre: Pop Latino
"Stripped" is the ninth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Macy Gray. It was released on September 9, 2016 on Chesky Records label. Although Gray's vocals had often been compared to jazz vocalists, Stripped is her first overtly jazz album and features live-in-the-studio recording techniques and ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Contemporary
Brazilian siren Ana Caram's intoxicating combination of jazz and bossa, effortlessly converge into the mesmerizing masterpiece that is Blue Bossa. This retrospective musical performance celebrates the lush marriage between Brazilian song and America's "cool jazz," with Ana crafting an atmosphere of incredible wonder, from the sizzling self-titled "Blue Bossa" to the nocturne "Desafinado." ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Latin Jazz
The fifth installment in our New York Sessions series offers another generation-spanning collection where veteran musicians meet the future heroes of tomorrow. Fortunately, it is possible to “listen around” the sound (almost like one must do with very old recordings) and enjoy the music of this unique multi-generational trio. Hank Jones was 87 ½ when he made West of 5th, and if he ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
Legendary space rock pioneers Hawkwind will release their latest live album "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" on Friday, September 29, 2023, capturing their electrifying appearance at the world-famous venue. This new live release follows on to the latest critically acclaimed album "Stories From". Time And Space consolidate their place at the ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Angel Litany (Parallel Lines Edition)
This EP bookmarks a period of growth in my life as I cultivated deeper friendships and relationships with the people I love, and also learned a lot about my own nature and tendencies, my strengths and weaknesses. A quality I admire about myself is my determination to show up when it matters most. To be there for the people I care about, ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Contemporary
Kenny Drew and His Progressive Piano (Remastered Edition)
"Progressive piano" from a young Kenny Drew -- already swinging here with a sound that's unlike anybody else at the time! The album follows nicely from Drew's early work for Blue Note -- and like those sides, the groove here is a mix of creatively compelling solo lines, and a slight soulful undercurrent in the rhythms ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Cool
Alone is the sixth studio album by Judy Garland, released on May 6, 1957 by Capitol Records, arranged by Gordon Jenkins. The album marks a departure from her usual repertoire of show tunes and movie songs, focusing instead on themes of loneliness. ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Traditional Pop
Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Dua Lipa Live From The Royal Albert Hall’ offers a thrilling new way to experience Dua Lipa’s greatest hits reimagined with The Heritage Orchestra, a fourteen person choir and a seven piece band. The album features a medley of fan favourites, from the infectious pop hits “Levitating” and “Cold Heart” with the incredible Elton ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' is Katie Melua's third live album, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 16th May 2023 to a sold-out audience. Bookending Katie's 'Love & Money' tour in 2023, promoting her ninth studio album of the same name, 'Live at the Royal Albert Hall' is a celebration of her ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
A Touch of Blue (Remastered Edition)
Newly Remastered! Jonah Jones zoomed to popularity in the late 50s. He found a successful formula and used it to brighten the hit charts with a succession of bouncy albums on Capitol Records. His quartet was one of the three newcomers in the Top 10 wide variety of small groups listed in the favorite Instrumental Billboard lists in 1958. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Jazz Blues
On December 8th 2024, five-and-a-half years after the devastating fire of 2019, the great Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris reopens to the public. Officially marking this ‘rebirth’ is this recording of a new choral setting of the Magnificat by the organist-composer Yves Castagnet. Since 1988 Castagnet has held ..
Composer: Yves Castagnet (1964)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Dvořák: String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 "American"
The Artemis Quartet is one of the most regarded chamber ensembles internationally, making this hidden gem that is this recording of Dvořák’s “American” Quartet a true discographic event. As the New York Times stated: ...
Composer: Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
