Spotlights
Gabriel Prokofiev on heritage and music’s universal unspoken powers.
We spoke to composer Gabriel Prokofiev about his new release Litvinenko, musical heritage, and contemporary classical music.
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24. October 2023
A selection of new classical releases for your weekend. A weekly updated playlist of the most important recordings.
24. October 2023
A selection of new releases not to miss chosen by our music editor Sarah, updated weekly.
New Releases
Hearts Of Palm
New York based drummer & composer, Eden Har-Gil, debuts with jazz quartet consisting of himself on drums, Dezron Douglas on upright bass, Caroline Davis on alto saxophone, and Lo Wood on baritone saxophone. This tight ensemble sound creates a dynamic and captivating listening experience. All compositions by Eden Har-Gil.
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21. May 2023
Grammy nominated vocal ensemble Trio Mediæval explore the historically significant 15th century Old Hall Manuscript.
21. May 2023
Madison McFerrin explores intimate themes on her debut full-length album featuring her father, jazz icon Bobby McFerrin.
17. May 2023
Renowned period ensemble La Serenissima celebrates the life and work of Nicola Matteis the Younger and composers of the Carolean Age.
15. April 2023
Xylouris White explore Cretan music of original and traditional composition in their fifth album reflecting on isolation and intimate inner emotions.
15. April 2023
American singer-songwriter Angel Olsen explores grief and love on her latest EP of songs recorded during her ‘Big Time’ sessions.
6. January 2023
Ease into your day with this mellow selection of indie folk/pop for your morning coffee.
17. December 2022
Elevate your cooking with this selection of contemporary fusion jazz, afro-beat, indie electronic, and French pop.
30. December 2022
Set the mood with this selection fusing the expansive sound of the seventies with contemporary jazz-funk, afro-beat, groove, Brazilian rhythms and electronic music.
Spotlights
Laila Biali on meeting new audiences, old songbook favourites, and creative spaces.
We spoke to JUNO award-winner Laila Biali about revisiting standard repertoire, her upcoming tour, and the context, constellations, and spaces for musical expression.
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22. November 2022
Explore the unique sounds of Icelandic Jazz, with influences from Afro-American jazz to Scandinavian jazz and Icelandic folk music.
30. November 2022
Explore a new generation of South African Jazz artists combining traditional rhythms with an experimental sound.
Albums of the Month
Feb ’23: Schubert: Chamber Works
An emotive album of Schubert chamber works with a "worthy farewell" from the late Lars Vogt, with Christian and Tanja Tetzlaff.
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24. October 2023
A selection of new classical releases for your weekend. A weekly updated playlist of the most important recordings.
18. December 2022
Peaceful piano with works by Amy Beach, Paderewski, Chopin and Clara Schumann.
18. December 2022
Songs from the British isles with music by Warlock, Vaughan Williams, Finzi, Butterworth and Gurney.
5. December 2022
A peaceful selection of chamber music from Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges to Florence Price.