Classical
From Lamento to Symphony: Kleiberg Presents Three Orchestral Works
Three works written at different points in Ståle Kleiberg’s career make up Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament, his forthcoming recording with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Peter Szilvay conducts the programme, which moves from the intimate remembrance of Lamento…
Laura Mazon Franqui Connects Classical Guitar Tradition and Contemporary Voices on Rojo
Laura Mazon Franqui’s upcoming album Rojo bridges classical guitar tradition with contemporary Latin American voices. Scheduled for release by Prima Classic on May 29, 2026, the album includes works by historic figures such as Francisco Tárrega, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Joaquín Turina,…
“Requiem for Mum” Marks a Powerful New Chapter for Joe Galuszka
Joe Galuszka’s new single “Requiem for Mum” arrives as a defining statement from the Bristol-based composer’s upcoming debut EP, Fractures. The British-Polish artist has described the piece as one that emerged from one of the most difficult moments in his…
Anna Smerdova Shines at WPTA Finland
On August 21, 2025, Helsinki’s Winners’ Gala Concert celebrated a remarkable talent as Anna Smerdova Shines at WPTA. Her performance of Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 captivated the audience from the very first note, blending technical precision with…
INTERVIEW: Adrian Brockless with Shetland’s New Anthem
1) Da Sealkie Wife’s Sang is your new take on the Mary-Ellen Odie Shetland traditional folk classic, and you’ve made no secret of Shetland’s influence on your work. What might readers not now about the Shetlands and what makes it…
Grammy Nominated Harpreet Bansal Brings The Raga 2.0 With New Album Parvat
Ragas, with a jazz twist… The Norwegian Grammy-nominated Harpreet Bansal blurs the lines between the North Indian tradition and erratic, playful jazz in Parvat – the wildly free and musically outstanding three-piece movement. The piece, which lasts 37 minutes, is…
