Future Releases

Tide is a composite of pieces for three solo instruments (clarinet, oboe d'amore and cello), newly composed by James Weeks. It is given here on CD1, and the three solo works are on CD2. Each is in its own right a virtuoso piece and played by leading instrumentalists Andrew Sparling (clarinet), Christopher Redgate (oboe d'amore) and Anton Lukoszevieze (cello). Both individually and together these compositions create a fascinating sound world which seem to be born of nature.

The works are split onto two discs at the composer's request but, given the total playing time, the set is sold at the price of 1 CD.

This 2CD set presents a number of works thatcan be classed as “double concertos” by two leading composers of today. All works are highly accessible, but at the same time quite challenging forthe soloists. In every case, this collection is the first time these pieces have been committed to a commercial recording.

Joseph Phibbs studied at The Purcell School, King's College London, and Cornell University, and his teachers have included Param Vir, Harrison Birtwistle and Steven Stucky. His works have been performed by leading ensembles including the London Sinfonietta, Britten Sinfonia, BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and National Symphony Orchestra (Washington). Since 2003 Phibbs has combined his composing career with the editing and promoting of Britten's music, and he is a director of the Britten Estate. He was appointed to teach composition at Wells Cathedral School in 2008 and is currently a visiting member of staff at The Purcell School and King's College London.The Canticle of the Rose, the centrepiece of this recording, sets a series of poems by Edith Sitwell for soprano and string quartet (including one which also appeared in Walton's Facade) ranging from the foreboding (We are the darkness) to the frivolous (Through gilded trellises). It is one of a series for voice with string quartet commissioned by Sir Nicholas Goodison. From Shore to Shore combines the countertenor voice of Michael Chance with guitar, and was commissioned by guitarist James Boyd with funding from the Arts Council England’s National Lottery scheme to broaden the contemporary repertoire for voice and guitar. Premiered at Aldeburgh in 2012, it sets a series of old and new poems on the subject of the sea. Contrasting with these vocal works are Flex - a vivid work for piano, flute, viola and cello - and the short string quartet Agea, dedicated to George Vass of Presteigne Festival.

A new release featuring a selection of Hubert Parry’s organ music, played on the historic 19th-century William Hill organ in the Chapel of Eton College – the school where Parry was educated as a boy.

The works are played by David Goode, current organist of Eton College, in his first recording for Regent.

The recording contains all of the large-scale works Parry wrote for the organ, together with a selection of smaller-scale Chorale Preludes on well-known hymn tunes.

The wonderful Romantic Hill organ at Eton (recently restored to its original tonal specification) is the ideal vehicle for Parry’s organ works, and is set in a glorious acoustic.

David Goode was a music scholar at Eton College, and then organ scholar at King’s College, Cambridge. From 1996 to 2001 he was Sub-Organist at Christ Church, Oxford. He won the top prizes awarded at the 1997 St Alban’s Interpretation Competition, and the Recital Gold Medal at the 1998 Calgary Competition.

Released as part of celebrations of the 300th anniversary of founding of the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, this recording brings alive the many colours of this splendid organ.

One of the finest remaining examples of the work of British organ builders Hill, Norman and Beard from the 1930s, set in a glorious seven-second acoustic.

A selection of rich twentieth-century English music by Whitlock, Mathias and Francis Jackson balanced by typically French impressionism and virtuosity from Mulet, Vierne, Bonnet, Jongen and Lanquetuit.

The English repertoire is played by William Saunders in his fourth recording for Regent, and the French works are played by Peter Crompton, Director of Music at the Royal Hospital School and award-winning organist.

Third release on the new VIVAT label features the world-renowned Allegri String Quartet in the first of their new Beethoven Quartets series.

Beethoven’s remarkable Opus 18 quartets are full of energy and variety, optimistic yet passionate, brimming with invention and enthusiasm. Early Beethoven they may be, but the composer was already a complete master of the quartet, revolutionising the form.

The Allegri String Quartet celebrate their 60th anniversary in 2013, making them one of Britain’s longest-established chamber ensembles. Their acclaimed Beethoven series in concert and on CD is a central pillar of their celebrations.

Recorded at very high resolution (192kHz, 24-bit) in the well-nigh perfect acoustics of The Menuhin Hall, the recording brings unparalleled clarity and richness to the quartet’s sound.

Full-length disc (78’41”) with high quality documentation in three languages.