DUPRÉ / FRANCK / COUPERIN / BRUHNS / BACH / MESSIAEN
Gillian Weir: A Celebration Gillian Weir (organ) [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 22 CD Box Set - released 12/Feb/2021 ] 'Dame Gillian is one of the greatest of living artists; her playing shows a perfect mixture of hand and heart, a true musician with the technique to tackle anything.' - JOHN AMIS, WRITER AND CRITIC |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Die Zauberflote [The Magic Flute] (Complete opera recorded in 1978) Kiri Te Kanawa, Peter Hofmann, Edita Gruberova, Kurt Moll, Kathleen Battle / Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Alain Lombard [ Decca / 2 CD Box Set - released 8/Jan/2021 ] A real gem looking at the incredible cast, a veritable "Who's Who" of opera singers of the time: Kiri Te Kanawa, Peter Hofmann, Edita Gruberova, Kathleen Battle, Kurt Moll and Jose Van Dam. |
NICHOLAS LENS / NICK CAVE
L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S. Denzil Delaere, Claron McFadden, Clara-Lane Lens [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 4/Dec/2020 ] Having collaborated on Shell Shock in 2014, Cave and Lens joined forces again during the lockdown to create this new work. Memories of the magical stillness and of the inner peace that Lens experienced while visiting the Rinzai Zen temples in rural... |
NICHOLAS LENS / NICK CAVE
L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S. Denzil Delaere, Claron McFadden, Clara-Lane Lens [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 LP - released 4/Dec/2020 ] Having collaborated on Shell Shock in 2014, Cave and Lens joined forces again during the lockdown to create this new work. Memories of the magical stillness and of the inner peace that Lens experienced while visiting the Rinzai Zen temples in rural... |
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Together at Christmas [ Decca / CD - released 4/Dec/2020 ] After a tumultuous year (and 1.3M records sold!) two of the world's greatest entertainers, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, join forces again for a very special Christmas record in hopes of bringing joy to all across the globe. |
Ludovico Einaudi (piano)
Seven Days Walking [Super-Deluxe Limited Edition] [ Decca Classics / 9 LP/CD - released 20/Nov/2020 ] Ludovico Einaudi and Decca Records bring you this elegant Super Deluxe Limited Edition of Seven Days Walking. |
CHOPIN / LISZT / SAINT-SAENS / SCHUMANN / VILLA-LOBOS / BARTÓK / etc
Ruth Slenczynska - Complete American Decca Recordings Ruth Slenczynska (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon Eloquence / 10 CD Box Set - released 20/Nov/2020 ] A debut on CD for the American Decca legacy of Ruth Slenczynska, a prodigious Romantic-age keyboard lioness. 'Slenczynska has technique to burn, has it under complete control, and uses it with masculine vigour and shrewd musicianship' HighFidelity |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Jolly Holiday [CD/DVD] Andre Rieu [ Universal / CD/DVD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] It has long been a dream of André Reu to perform a Christmas concert in his hometown. And that dream came true! |
Andrea Bocelli
Believe [ Sugar / Decca / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] Believe follows Andrea Bocelli's record-breaking 'Music for Hope' performance at Easter from the historic Duomo cathedral in Milan which was watched live by millions around the globe. The new album also features two duets with leading opera singer... |
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: Symphonies 3 & 4 Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti [ ABC Classics / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] The two final symphonies of Johannes Brahms are undisputed masterpieces: passionate, intensely lyrical, a thrilling blend of grandeur and intimacy. |
Dominik Wania (piano)
Lonely Shadows [ ECM / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] After critically-acclaimed ECM recordings with the Maciej Obara Quartet (Unloved, Three Crowns), Polish pianist Dominik Wania delivers a solo album recorded in November 2019 in Lugano. |
Elina Duni with Rob Luft & Fred Thomas
Lost Ships [ ECM / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] Elina Duni and Rob Luft's programme of songs of love and exile has been gathering momentum since 2017, when the Albanian-Swiss singer and the British guitarist began their collaboration. Along the way the duo has been augmented by distinguished... |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS & OTHERS
Saint-Saens: Carnival Of The Animals [plus 'Grandpa Christmas'] The Kanneh-Masons with Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman [ Decca / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] Carnival is a very special collaboration between Academy Award-winning actor Olivia Colman, children's author Michael Morpurgo and the seven "extraordinarily talented" (Classic FM) Kanneh-Mason siblings: Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata... |
Keith Jarrett (piano)
Budapest Concert [ ECM / 2 CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] The second complete show to be issued from Keith Jarrett's 2016 European tour - following on from the widely-acclaimed concert released as Munich 2016 - this double album documents the pianist's solo performance at the Béla Bartók National Concert... |
Ólafur Arnalds
Some Kind of Peace [ Mercury / CD - released 13/Nov/2020 ] some kind of peace was born out of the mantra: "we can't control anything that happens to us. All we can do is control how we react to what life gives us." Touches on what it means to be alive, daring to be vulnerable and the importance of rituals. |
ROBERT SCHUMANN / JOHANNES BRAHMS
Schumann & Brahms: Lieder Elīna Garanča (mezzo-soprano), Malcolm Martineau (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 6/Nov/2020 ] "The singing is undoubtedly impressive, the manner redolent of an age where opera and song were less clearly delineated." Gramophone |
Melody Gardot
Sunset In The Blue [ Universal Music / CD - released 30/Oct/2020 ] The story of Grammy Award nominated vocalist, guitarist and pianist Melody Gardot is remarkable: she's persevered against abject adversity throughout her life and is blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter. |
The Seekers
Hidden Treasures Volume 1 - The Rarities Collection [ Universal CD / CD - released 30/Oct/2020 ] This album includes the FIRST EVER AUDIO RELEASE of all seven songs from the historic 1967 Sidney Myer Music Bowl concert. |
The Seekers
Hidden Treasures Volume 2 - The Rarities Collection [ Universal CD plus DVD / 2 CD/DVD - released 30/Oct/2020 ] Immerse yourself in these rare and precious archive finds, many published for the first time. |
PHILIP GLASS
Glass: Les Enfants Terribles Katia Labèque, Marielle Labèque (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 23/Oct/2020 ] Presenting the opera Les Enfants terribles arranged for piano duet, dedicated to Katia & Marielle Labèque, and Etudes No. 17 & 20. |