Latest News: Classical, Favourites
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Favourites,
Gifts for...Pianists and piano-lovers 10th November 2022
From 2022's best new recordings and box sets, to informative books and deluxe sheet music, we select our top gifts for pianists and pianophiles alike.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Opera-Lovers 8th November 2022In the first of our festive gift guides, we've selected some perfect presents for the opera-lover in your life, from the latest recordings to the best books about opera.
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Favourites,
Valentyn Sylvestrov at 85 29th September 2022
As the Ukrainian composer turns 85, David listens to some of the greatest recordings of his music - by turns introverted and reflective, rapturously spiritual, and politically impassioned.
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Favourites,
Weber’s Bassoon Concerto turns 200! 3rd August 2022
Our in-house Instrument Repairer Alex Preston (also a freelance woodwind player) celebrates 'one of the two titans' of the bassoon concerto repertoire, and selects some favourite recordings.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Baroque and Early Music fans 25th November 2021
Books and recordings for lovers of Renaissance and baroque music.
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Favourites,
Gifts for...Children (and grandchildren) 17th November 2021
A selection of recordings and books to introduce children of all ages to the delights of classical music.
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Favourites,
Gifts for...Pianists and piano-lovers 11th November 2021
From 2021's best new recordings and box sets, to informative books and deluxe sheet music, we select our top gifts for piano players and piano lovers alike.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Opera Lovers 4th November 2021
In the first of our festive gift guides, we've selected some perfect presents for the opera-lover in your life, from the latest recordings to the best books about opera.
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Favourites,
The 2010s: 25 Great Recordings 7th October 2021
The sixth instalment of a series where the editorial team choose our must-have recordings of each decade - see what made our top 25 for the 2010s.
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Favourites,
The 2000s: 25 Great Recordings 23rd September 2021
The fifth instalment of a series where the editorial team choose our must-have recordings of each decade - see what made our top 25 for the 2000s.
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Favourites,
The 1990s: 25 Great Recordings 14th September 2021
The fourth instalment of a series where the editorial team choose our must-have recordings of each decade - see what made our top 25 for the 1990s.
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Favourites,
Shelf Discovery: Michala Petri 18th May 2021
In the seventh instalment of our occasional series, Paul reflects on the Danish recorder-player's eclectic discography, from Bach and Handel with Keith Jarrett to commissions from Fabrice Bollon and Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen...
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Shelf Discovery: Yehudi Menuhin 4th February 2021
Taking in his shifting perspectives on works by Bach, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, Paul considers the great violinist's remarkable triple legacy as performer, educator and peacemaker.
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Shelf Discovery: Tasmin Little 21st December 2020
In the fifth instalment of our new series, Paul revisits some favourite recordings by the English violinist as she prepares to hang up her bow for good...
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Favourites,
Christmas Releases 2020 3rd December 2020
Our round-up of this year’s crop of festive recordings – traditional favourites, lesser-known gems of early music, contemporary carols and more intimate solo transcriptions.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Baroque and Early Music fans 25th November 2020
Books and recordings for lovers of Renaissance and baroque music.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Children (and grandchildren) 18th November 2020
A selection of recordings and books to introduce children of all ages to the delights of classical music.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Pianists and piano-lovers 11th November 2020
From 2020's best new recordings and box sets, to informative books and deluxe sheet music, we select our top gifts for piano players and piano lovers alike.
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Favourites,
Gifts for... Opera Lovers 4th November 2020
In the first of our festive gift guides, we've selected some perfect presents for the opera-lover in your life, from the latest recordings to the best books about opera.
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Favourites,
Shelf Discovery: Trevor Pinnock 26th October 2020
In the fourth instalment of our new series, Paul compares and contrasts the conductor and harpsichordist's two recordings of the Brandenburg Concertos, made twenty-five years apart - one with the English Concert and the other with the European Brandenburg Ensemble.
