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Sounds of the Chionistra
The Chionistra is the local name for Mount Olympus on Cyprus and this set contains songs and chamber music by Greek-Cypriot composer Cilia Petridou. Her music is individual and expressive, tradtional in tonality and definitively Romantic, but never derivative. Performers include sopranos Lesley-Jane Rogers and Alison Smart, pianist Jennie-Helen Moston and the Ellerdale Trio.

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Tchaikovsky - Piano Transcriptions vol. 2
Pianist Anthony Goldstone has received glowing praise for his recent CD 'The Piano at the Ballet' which included some newly created transcriptions of music by Tchaikovsky. By way of sequel he is recording two more discs dedicated to Tchaikovsky transcriptions; the first (released recently) is of orchestral and concert and operatic music, the second of music for ballet, from which the audio preview is taken.

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"Mixed Doubles"
Composers Gordon Crosse and Sir John Manduell are featured with concertos for two soloists and string orchestra. All first recordings and performed by top soloists from England with the Manchester Sinfonia.

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Guido: The Four Seasons
Vivaldi's Suite 'The Four Seasons' is probably the best known of all baroque works - at least a few seconds of it are! - possibly it is also the most mis-used music ever! Here is another 'Four Seasons' also from the 18th century, by the little known but quite exceptional composer G.A. Guido. The work lasts for 66 minutes and contains a wide range of early and baroque styles. Performed by New Chamber Opera Ensemble, it is a revelation and a piece which should be as ubiquitous as its namesake. The disc will be officially released to dealers in March but can be purchased here now!

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Music from Armenia
For many years the only Armenian composer well known in the West was Khachaturian, but since independence many more voices are being heard from this unique area. Here we have works for cello and piano by several contemporaries including Arutunian, Stepanian, and Babajanian and a number of folk song arrangements from the Talalyan classical archive.. . They are to be performed by Heather Tuach (cellist with the renowned Fitzwilliam Quartet) and Montreal Armenian pianist Patil Harboyan, to be released 2013. This recording has just been made, in the Oscar Peterson Hall in Montreal, and has been kindly supported by Yamaha.

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20th century piano trios

First Divine Art disc by the superb Trio Anima Mundi from Australia featuring works for piano trio by Dag Wiren, William Hurlstone, Miriam Hyde and Max d'Ollone.

For 2013 release

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Piano Music by Max Reger
Pianist Peter Seivewright, busy with ongoing series of music by Galuppi and American composers, has recorded Reger's Sonatine in E minor, and the two sets of Variations and Fugue - on themes of Bach and Telemann respectively. Very substantial works indeed. The CD is expected to be out mid 2013.

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Michael Finnissy: Unknown Ground
The acclaimed Metier Finnissy series continues with three major new works: two for chamber ensemble (Kritik der Urteilskraft and A propos de Nice) performed by New Music Players, who are joined by top baritone Richard Jackson for the song cycle 'Unknown Ground'. For release in March 2013.

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Haydn: Notturni and Scherzandi
Two sepcially commissioned ensembles perform Haydn's little known but sparkling 8 Notturni and 6 Scherzandi. Made in association with the Haydn Society of Great Britain. Denis McCaldin conducts the Trinity Haydn Ensemble (Scherzandi) and the Jessop Haydn Ensemble (Notturni). For full release February 2013, but available here now

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"Of Times and Seasons" - songs and anthems by Peter Lea-Cox

The sacred song and hymn whether in Anglican (Episcopal) or Free-Church tradition, is a mainstay of the English musical scene - from Wesley to Stainer, Ireland to Rutter, and including universally loved tunes from composers such as Holst and Vaughan Williams.. one of today's specialist composers in the field is Peter Lea-Cox, and we are delighted to present this first anthology of his music sung by soprano Lesley-Jane Rogers (pictured left) with pianist Jennie-Helen Moston. This disc should also provide choirs and church soloists with some superb new and distinctive repertoire.

NOW AVAILABLE

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"Rising at Dawn" - chamber music with brass by Carson Cooman

Carson Cooman is one of America's most highly gifted (and much appreciated) composers, as well as being a first calss organist. This new disc presents works for trumpet or tuba with piano or harp (and song cycle with trumpet and mezzosoprano) with excellent performers Jeffrey Grossman and Marie Sierra (pianos), Katarzyna Sadej (mezzo), Chris Gekker (trumpet/flugelhorn), Mark Nelson (tuba) and Rebecca Smith (harp).
Likely to be released September/October 2013.

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Galuppi: Piano Sonatas, vol. 4
It's quite a while since volume 3 of this series was issued, and this one recorded. The pianist has had a rather busy time performing around the world, but this long-awaited disc is now scheduled for mid 2013.

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Handel: Suites for Harpsichord, vol. 2
Foremost British harpsichordist Gilbert Rowland continues his survey of the Handel harpsichord repertoire in this set, being recorded in July 2012 for release early next year.

Volume 1 (dda21219) received fine reviews :“Rowland is an evenhanded and intelligent player, His ornaments are always tasteful, but it is his changes of texture that add interest and variety. Lovers of Handel's music will appreciate Rowland's commitment to the rich musical world of these suites” – Katz (American Record Guide)

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Robert Fokkens: Chamber Music
Rob Fokkens (pictured) is South African born but has worked in the UK since 1999. His chamber music has attracted much attention and performance. This debut recording features a new Piano Trio and works for piano solo, violin and cello duo and one each for sporano and flute, played by an enhanced Fidelio Trio

The CD is to be recorded late 2012 for release next year. .

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Thomas Fortmann: Chamber Music
This new recording contains Fortmann's Piano Trio "Prolitheus" - written in the form of a Suite - this work receives its Carnegie Hall debut in October 2012 - and two other new works - "Con Pepe e Zucchero - Four Pieces for Two Violins - and a Sonata for Violin and Piano subtitled 'A Southern Diary'.

Performed by selected European soloists Carlo Alessandro Lagegna, Andrzej Grabiec, Misha Quint, Manrico Padovani, Natasha Korsakova and Akemi Masuko.

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"Tapestry" - Chamber Music by Elliott Schwartz
American composer Schwartz (pictured) is almost a neighbour, living in New Hampshire. Following the success of the Schwartz and Rochberg Quartets disc (msvcd92051) this is a delightful selection of chamber works two of which were recently premiered at the Library of Congress.Superbly performed by Peter Sheppard Skaerved, Aaron Shorr, Kreutzer Quartet and Longbow.

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The Expressive Voice of the Flute
We welcome back flautist Kenneth Smith and pianist Paul Rhodes for a tour de force of lighter music and some top favourites. These albums will appeal to both the serious and casual listener and are just wonderful! The single album (titled 'Flute Vocalise') should be available in spring 2013 and the double very soon after: and there is more to come from Smith and Rhodes in 2013!