The Golden Era of a Castrato Sensation
Nicolini, the first major castrato to sing in London, is given an engaging tribute by Randall Scotting written for the 18th century castrato sensation
Robert Hugill
Aethereal Beauties: Vox Clamantis Celebrates Arvo Pärt @90
Honoring composer Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday, VOX CLAMANTIS, conducted by JAAN-ELK TULVE, offers aetherial beauties from the Pärt oeuvre in And I heard a voice... Review by ROBERT HUGILL.
A Fine Place Worth Fighting For
A passion project about climate change, saxophonist ALISTAIR PENMAN's THE LAST TREE''s music is inspired by the words of Ghandi, Voltaire, Hemingway, Obama and others, and features his instrument solo, overdubbed 14 times.
Music of Friendships and Collaborations
Diverse at first, this disc makes a highly satisfying whole, linked together by the threads of the SACCONI's connection to composer JONATHAN DOVE. Herein an informed appraisal courtesy ROBERT HUGILL.
Strange Magic: Rameau Meets ABBA
Wherein Asya Fateyeva (saxophones) and Lautten Compagney Berlin create magic in teaming Jean-Philippe Rameau with ABBA.
Celebrating the Stanford Centenary
A century after his passing, CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD gets a grand celebration.
Pure, Unrepeatable Magic
In 1938 SHAKESPEARE and RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS met in music, now restored to our ears.
Engaging Piazzolla, With Flair
Clasically trained, the LONDON TANGO QUINTET brings elegance and improvisatory freedom to a tango tribute.
The Warmth of Arctic Saxophone
Haunting and beautiful, ARCTIC SAXOPHONE, by Norway's Ola Asdahl Rokkones, is an unforgettable experience.
Blustery Days? Only Enchantment Here.
Enchanted Places: The Complete Fraser-Simpson Settings of A.A. Milne, joins the burgeoning portfolio of Milne poems set to music.