Dmitri Kitayenko directed various orchestras in Moscow before becoming chief conductor of the Moscow Philharmonic in 1976 and subsequently conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of the Hessischer Rundfunk in Frankfurt am Main, from 1990 to 1996. He went on to hold principal positions with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bern Symphony Orchestra, the KBS Symphony Orchestra in Seoul and finally, in addition to his worldwide activities as a guest conductor, was appointed honorary conductor of the Gürzenich Orchestra in Cologne.

This album explores rarely recorded music by John Jenkins (1592-1678) and Matthew Locke (1621/2-1677). These composers are typically associated with consort music, but Lidewij van der Voort and Fred Jacobs delve into their compositions for two instruments on their debut CD as a duo.

Reviving Viennese sonatas that have not yet been recorded… a truly immersive experience of Viennese musical life is presented to you in this disc. Six works for mandolin from original manuscripts that will enable you to discover how dynamic, virtuosic and full of finessethe music of that time really was.

The album contains two extremely interesting, rarely performed string quartets. The work of the author of the first one, Józef Wieniawski, has only been gaining popularity in recent years, coming out of the shadow of the achievements of the composer's older brother, Henryk. The song has a romantic character, full of contrasts, it seduces with a multitude of lyrical and bold motifs with a barely perceptible but present Polish melody.

Colombian guitarist Francisco Correa, acclaimed for his 'eloquent' and 'expressive' playing by Gramophone and Soundboard Magazine, enchants audiences with his virtuosic performances. A versatile musician, equally comfortable with Western Classical and Latin American repertoire, he is highly in demand across the UK, Europe, and South America.A laureate of multiple guitar competitions, Francisco has showcased his talent globally, performing concertos with orchestras and appearing on national radio on both sides of the Atlantic.

Anna Ouspenskaya is one of the most recognized performing artists of the Washington, D.C. area. In 1991 she made her first trip to the United States, winning Second Prize in the Bach International Piano Competition in Washington, DC. Since that year Anna was coming to US every year to perform and give master classes which took her to 18 states.

Reed Chamberlin’s AVE MARIS STELLA is a rare 21st-century recasting of beloved motets and secular works from the 14th and 16th centuries. Works by du Fay, Gabrieli, de Machaut, and more are reimagined through a double lens — the time-held tradition of setting renaissance work for wind bands, and, especially to the genre, the addition of post-production audio effects. AVE MARIS STELLA’s impressive variety of auditory experiences are recorded at such a high level of performance that it is nothing but a complete delight, from track to track and as a whole body of work.

9 songs of fire, fury and angst !! Some of the Songs are reflecting my personal thoughts and some songs are about family and close friends dying and / or committing suicide and some are about My Experience with the corona / sars lock downs. This is a record of real emotion and not for the weak.

Mike Peters heads out on the road this October /November bringing The Alarm Acoustic Another Way Forwards Tour to both the US and UK, The Twenty First Century is pleased to announce the exclusive release of the Forwards – Tour Edition – Double Pack Camo Coloured Vinyl LP / CD which is limited to 300 copies and made available exclusively for sale on the tour (subject to availability), or in advance via store.thealarm.com from this Sunday September 24th at 7pm UK.

Billed as “Canada’s All Indian Band,” the Tsimshian Nation garage band The Chieftones stormed the U.S. in the mid-’60s with their own brand of native rock n’ roll.

Born in Cremona in 1567, Claudio Monteverdi served at the court of the Dukes of Mantua from the early 1590s until 1612, when he moved to Venice as maestro di cappella at the basilica of St Mark, a position he retained until his death in 1643.

Jean-Baptiste Lully’s unrivalled position at the Sun King’s court gave him freedom to produce numerous grand theatre works. Acis et Galatée is acknowledged as one of his masterpieces with its adroit alternation of effects and situations and its substantial use of dances and choruses.

Charles Nichols is a contemporary American composer, violinist, and computer music researcher. This is an album of his superb works for string quartet. The Beo String Quartet delights in playing works that push the boundaries.

Christophe Rousset propose sa version de L’Art de la fugue de Bach, et s’attèle ainsi enfin à l’œuvre la plus mystérieuse du maître allemand, construction phénoménale et inachevée dont l’instrumentation a déchaîné les débats musicologiques des derniers siècles. L’interprète révèle, derrière la prouesse de ce manuel de composition, toute la virtuosité qu’elle exige du claviériste qui lui donne chair. Un voyage méditatif au cœur du traité de composition le plus éthéré jamais écrit.