An individual and strongly gifted composer, Mussorgsky was a self-taught amateur who became one of Russia's foremost 19th century musical figures, tragically dying young. This CD contains 'alternative' versions of many pieces to those most commonly heard - including the manuscript version of 'Pictures' avoiding the many substantial errors contained in the first edition and perpetuated - and three even earlier drafts, together with unusual versions of some works. Once again Anthony Goldstone provides a phenomenal performance.

This 2-CD set contains the whole of an acclaimed recital at the Wigmore Hall, London, on 9 June 2009 by the awesomely talented young British pianist Christopher Langdown, who gives phenomenal performances of Beethoven's Tempest Sonata and other virtuoso works, as well as the world premiere of his own Deo Omnis Gloria, a very fine set of three neo-romantic pieces conceived in the late 19th-century style. This debut album shows yet another remarkable talent in the world of modern pianism.

Our acclaimed series continues with one of the acknowledged masters of Romantic music, Sergei Rachmaninov. This album is taken from live performances in England between 1999 and 2005 by Russian pianist Sergei Dukachev and includes some favourite Preludes and Etudes, the Second Sonata and the relatively rarely-heard Variations. Dukachev is gaining an enthusiastic following in the UK as well as in his native Russia, and the brilliance of these concert performances demonstrates why.

This Haydn Society 2-disc set features little-known chamber works from the first and last decades of the composer’s life. The Trinity Haydn Ensemble was created in 2009 as part of a Haydn bicentennial collaborative project shared between members of Trinity College of Music and the Haydn Society of Great Britain.

As ever, Anthony Goldstone as both pianist and, in some cases, arranger, has produced a startlingly original and vibrant program. Here, music originally written for concert or operatic performance is presented in little known transcriptions, all but one in fact here receiving their first recording. An important and rare addition to the Tchaikovsky canon. Volume 2 will on the same basis contain transcriptions of music from Tchaikovsky's ballets.

The music of Austrian composer Hans Gal is being rediscovered and appreciated more and more for it's infectious tunefulness and verve, and bears close comparison with the music of Dvorak and the other mid European late Romantics. Here is the first and only recording of his works for piano duo : The album was previously released on Olympia but only weeks before that label's demise, so it will be new to almost everyone.

An intensely beautiful program, delectably performed. Paul Mealor's choir gives a stunning performance of original 16th century madrigals and some modern counterparts, including the fabulous Madrigali of Morten Lauridsen. Of Mealor, we have the awesomely beautiful 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal' cycle, of which the first movement was personally chosen by Prince William and Kate Middleton (now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) as the musical centerpiece of the April royal wedding service (re-set to the words of 'Ubi Caritas'). This is the original version, conducted by the composer, and thus 100% authentic.. Featured in the soundtrack of the award-winning documentary "Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen"

James Cook writes for voices, mainly a capella, in numbers ranging from four to forty-plus. This disc continues the survey of his music started with "Heaven's Happiness" (CD 25023), written very much in the Anglican choral tradition, and ideal for skilled church and amateur choirs. All first recordings.

John Rose writes music which embraces a post-modern freedom - allowing him to build tonal and memorable music often with a strong neo-baroque sound, strongly inspired by Bach - although Shostakovich is another source of inspiration. This is not to limit his work which is varied and rich, but emphasises his distinctive linear style.

From the gentle to the torrential, water in nature affects, blesses (and afflicts) US in many ways, and composers have been drawn to this theme time and again. Here one of the world's brightest young pianists, in his first CD for us, pulls together a stunning program representing little raindrops and fountains to oceans and stormy tempests, and including five very fine and atmospheric new pieces by British-Australian composer Alicia Grant.

Our third disc of organ music by young British composer James Cook, with two major symphonies and other works. Cook's music is haunting, ethereal and spiritual - no fireworks; this is music to savor with mind at ease. Almost 160 minutes of music.

We released this CD to celebrate the 70th birthday of celebrated clarinetist Colin Bradbury. The public launch of the disc was at Colin's concert with Oliver at the Wigmore Hall, London on March 27, 2004. This is a delightful programme of lieder from the mid 19th century, and some of these pieces are recorded here for the first time.

This splendid recital of works by Johann Sebastian Bach has been produced in collaboration with Canon gate Kirk, Edinburgh, to display the fine and distinctive sounds of the instrument. The booklet contains a history of the organ and it's full specification. David Hamilton's second CD, as with his recent Buxtehude album, shows a performer with skill and musicianship and also a deep empathy with the works of the baroque masters. "This is, unequivocally, one of the most enjoyable Bach recordings to come my way recently. Hamilton and the Frobenius are perfectly attuned to the repertoire: A Bachian journey of pure, almost chamber intimacy." - Graeme Kay (Choir & Organ)

Cantilena Is a British Flute and Piano Duo, Rapidly Gaining a Fine Reputation for Performance and Repertoire Choice. For Their Second Album (The First Was Released on Diversions DDV24137) They Present Romantic Works Ragning from the Well Known Chaminade Concertino to Works By Widor and Dutilleux; a Rare and Beautiful Sonata By Georgian Composer Taktakishvili and the First Ever Recording in the Flute and Piano Version of Piazzolla's Histoire Du Tango.

Alongside Nielsen, Glass is the genius of Danish romantic music, but recordings of his work are rare - we present the only available recording of his two fine sonatas and other works. "Music from a pianist who feels every note.. The double-CD is one of the finest to appear in recent times." - the Statesman (Calcutta)