20 November 2015

Fitzenhagen: Cello Concertos
Studio Master: CDA68063  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘Excellently recorded and scrupulously played performances … 'The Romantic Cello Concerto’ series … is going from strength to strength’ (MusicWeb International)» More
20 November 2015

Taverner: Missa Corona spinea and Dum transisset Sabbatum I & II
Studio Master: CDGIM046  Download only  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘The Mass requires singers of the highest calibre and the Scholars rise magnificently to the challenge—both literally and figuratively speaking. The sopranos sing with razor-sharp precision, producing a remarkably boyish sound’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

18 November 2015
Elite, Franklin Bishop
Bach: Violin Concertos
Studio Master: CDA68068  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘If sublime interpretation of Bach's violin concertos is what you seek, then the impressive subtle performance of Alina Ibragimova will touch your soul and this recording is my most desirable choice for Christmas’ (Elite)
18 November 2015
Klassik.com, Germany, Michael Loos
Ornstein: Piano Quintet & String Quartet No 2
Studio Master: CDA68084  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

„Die Hörer, die Hamelin (völlig zu Recht) für einen der herausragenden Pianisten unserer Zeit halten, werden zumindest am Quintett ihre Freude haben“ (Klassik.com, Germany)» More
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18 November 2015
Elite, Franklin Bishop
Yulefest!
Studio Master: CDA68087  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘Simply take residence in your favourite armchair and let the vocals soothe your soul’ (Elite)» More
16 November 2015
Classical Ear, Gavin Dixon
Scriabin & Janáček: Sonatas & Poems
Studio Master: CDA67895  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘The recorded sound is warm and immediate. A fascinating concept album that genuinely does shine new light on both composers’ (Classical Ear)» More

15 November 2015

Gabrieli (G): 1615 - Gabrieli in Venice
Studio Master: KGS0012  Download only  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

'The posthumously published Symphoniae Sacrae collection contains the most magnificent music from Venice in the early 17th century. This choice selection includes, besides works such as the 14-part In ecclesiis and the 10-part Jubilate Deo, Hugh Keyte’s luxuriant reconstruction of the unfinished Quem vidistis pastores. Stephen Cleobury’s forces give opulent readings' (The Sunday Times)
15 November 2015

Scriabin: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4
Studio Master: LSO0771  Download only  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

'Gergiev and the LSO give thrilling live performances and one senses the rarely achieved, special connection between performers and Scriabin’s enigmatic sound-world' (MusicWeb International)
13 November 2015
AllMusic, USA, Blair Sanderson
Bach: Violin Concertos
Studio Master: CDA68068  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘Ibragimova infuses the concertos with an improvisational freedom that is true to Bach's time, and Jonathan Cohen and the period ensemble Arcangelo supply an energetic accompaniment that gives the music vigor and interest’ (AllMusic, USA)» More

13 November 2015
AllMusic, USA, Blair Sanderson
Reubke: Sonatas
Studio Master: CDA68119  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘Markus Becker's performances of both sonatas on piano … show sympathy and commitment, and Reubke's ideas and expressions come across as genuine, thanks to Becker's avoidance of showiness, which is a difficult thing to pull off in such effusive works’ (AllMusic, USA)» More

12 November 2015
DR P2 Klassisk, Denmark
Bach, Handel & Scarlatti (D): Gamba Sonatas
Studio Master: CDA68045  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

'Steven Isserlis nærmer sig gambens udtryk ved at sætte tarmstrenge på sin cello I stedet for at bruge moderne stålstrenge—og ved at spille så elegant. Han er en virkelig delikat musiker' (DR P2 Klassisk, Denmark)» More
12 November 2015

Reubke: Sonatas
Studio Master: CDA68119  Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

‘This is a powerful work of great individuality and distinction, and is here given a suitably masterful and breathtaking performance by Markus Becker’ (Gramophone)
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