Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" & Piano Sonata No. 17, "Tempest"
Martha Argerich, one of the great performing musicians of our time, is also a generous mentor and colleague to younger pianists. Here, saluting Beethoven in his 250th anniversary year, she shares the keyboard with Greek pianist Theodosia Ntokou in a transcription of his Symphony No 6, ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
GRAMMY winning guitarist Lee Ritenour will release ‘Dreamcatcher,’ his first studio album in five years. Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of ‘Dreamcatcher’ rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour’s catalogue. ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Mainstream Jazz
Traces (Alternate Versions & Sketches)
In the fall of 2018, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Steve Perry made his long-awaited return with the release of TRACES, the legendary musician’s first new album in 25 years. The album’s personal expression of love, inspiration and renewal resonated with both critics and fans around the world, ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
Winner of the Citiy of Alessandria Competition, French guitar virtuosa Gaëlle Solal delivers a buoyant, heart-filled, Villa-Lobos-based programme she has put together after several years of research and writing her own arrangements. Works of the great Brazilian composer alternate with delicate and exuberant compositions of Pixinguinha, Nazareth, ...
Genre: Guitar
Subgenre: Classical Guitar
Don't Let The Devil Take Another Day
Barely a year after Stereophonics last no. 1 album Kind, ‘Phonics frontman Kelly Jones releases this 21 track collection featuring reinterpretations / re-workings of 18 Stereophonics tracks (classics and deep cuts), plus two songs from Kelly’s 2007 solo album Only The Names Have Been Changed and an emotional ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
Nashville-based country singer-songwriter George Shingleton is set to release a new album, Out All Nighter. In order to provide the rightful, righteous soundtrack to grappling with one’s inner demons, Shingleton has been able to wrangle his own internal good vs. evil wrestling match into a number of ... Nashville-based country singer-songwriter George Shingleton is set to release a new album, Out All Nighter. In order to provide the rightful, righteous soundtrack to grappling with one’s inner demons, Shingleton has been able to wrangle his own internal good vs. evil wrestling match into a number of ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Traditional Country
Blackfield - the collaborative art-rock / alt. pop project between Israeli superstar Aviv Geffen and English songwriter / musician Steven Wilson, returns after a three-year hiatus with a new album for 2020: For The Music. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
"Christmas Blues" is the third studio album and first Christmas-themed album by American singer Sabrina Claudio. The album features guest appearances by The Weeknd and Alicia Keys. With A-list features from The Weeknd and Alicia Keys, the project offers a soulful soundtrack to the festive season ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Vocal Pop
Country Things is split into two parts but paints one whole picture. The full-length album is meant to be listened to like a rollercoaster ride. It has highs and lows and, in the end, leaves the listener satisfied. Songs on Country Things, Vol 1 include mid-tempo track “Hate You Like I Love You”, ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Traditional Country
Born in London of Italian-French parents, Sir John Barbirolli (1899–1970) trained as a cellist and played in theatre and café orchestras before joining the Queen’s Hall Orchestra under Sir Henry Wood in 1916. His conducting career began with the formation of his own orchestra in 1924 ...
Composer: Emmanuel Chabrier, Claude Debussy, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Elgar: Cello Concerto, Op. 85 & Sea Pictures, Op. 37 (Remastered)
At the premiere of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in 1919, John Barbirolli – himself a cellist – was playing in the London Symphony Orchestra. When he recorded the work in 1965 he chose Jacqueline du Pré as soloist and she remains inextricably linked with this elegiac, but passionate work. Barbirolli’s special ...
Composer: Edward Elgar
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1, Cello Sonata No. 1 & Piano Trio No. 2
2021 marks 100 years since the death of this composer, one of the acknowledged masters of French music. Born in Paris in 1835, he lived through a time of momentous change – in musical terms from the era of early Romanticism to the rise of Modernism – traveled widely around the world, and enjoyed a ...
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
The new Smashing Pumpkins album "CYR" consists of 20-tracks. A full-length double album that was produced by front-man Billy Corgan and recorded in Chicago, and features founding members Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin and guitarist Jeff Schroeder. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Straight To You: Live at Rockpalast
It has been a decade since the Grammy-nominated Live in Chicago, when the ferocity of Shepherd and his band was last captured live. Since then the multi-platinum selling Shepherd has gone from strength to strength, releasing four studio albums and touring the world over several times ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy-Rock
Martin Kohlstedt’s new album, FLUR is the German composer’s way forward in a time of no clear paths. To deliver its ten tracks, Martin turns inwards – not for answers, but rather, for a way of working with doubts and uncertainties themselves. ...
Composer: Martin Kohlstedt
Genre: Instrumental
Subgenre: Piano
Ludwig van Beethoven's 'Nine Symphonies' are the core repertoire of virtually every orchestra in the world and the Concertgebouworkest is no exception. Until the 1960s the Beethoven tradition of the Concertgebouworkest meant yearly symphony cycles that closed concert seasons. ...
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 & Piano Concerto No. 4
For his first album with Warner Classics, Lahav Shani conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Symphony No. 7 and plays Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4: two pieces which come from Beethoven’s so-called middle period. The classical harmonic tension contributes to the drive of the music as much ....
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Concertos
Jófríður Ákadóttir aka JFDR unveiled earlier this year her stunning debut album “New Dreams“. Today the talented musician is sharing an updated version of the album’s closing track “Drifter“. The new version sees JFDR collaborate with her twin sister Ásthildur Ákadóttir and cellist Gyða Valtýsdóttir. ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
Tobias Dray’s music is the perfect balance of sub-genres and moods, crafted to emote and evoke a visceral reaction. His latest single, “Sunsets (feat. Knightly)” is one of 5 tracks on his upcoming EP DAYDREAMER, set for a November 23 release. “Sunsets” follows a distinct theme ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Hip Hop Soul
