Mary Dullea is one of the most amazingly skillful pianists of today and presents a truly distinctive and groundbreaking recital. The pianist writes: These piano pieces demonstrate a fertile wide range of voices, sonorities, inspirations and exploration of the performer's role. They all call on the virtuosity of the pianist, not only at the keyboard but, in some cases, extending that even further, incorporating voice and other extended techniques. Each work marks a point in the composer's path, whether a relatively early work, a response to a significant event or a commission request.

The composer Paul Pellay describes this immense and absorbing work as 'a compositional diary of the two years it took to write' and says that a number of his preoccupations became part of it's fabric - from autobiographical elements, to his interest in abstract constructions, to the art of Goya and the poetry of Ungaretti, political concerns and the odd 'nod' in the direction of other composers he admires. The 'fiendishness' of the title should not dissuade potential customers - it is far more approachable music than much other virtuoso solo violin music but fiendish certainly in it's virtuosity and concept.

Classical Music

Following their fine recital of song transcriptions (Voice of the Clarinet - Divine Art dda25040) these most talented musicians tackle a wide range of modern music from the post romantic Arnold Bax to the contemporary world of Esa-Pekka Salonen and Salvador Brotons. All of the music is however very approachable and given life and soul in these brilliant performances.

Classical Music

Emsley's music relates to time and timelessness. To Kantian philosophy to conceptual thought to nominal reality. In simpler terms, music itself can transcend time, being the universal language of Pythagoras and modern science - the Divine Art. Played by Topologies, one of the UK's foremost contemporary music ensembles, and featuring Ian Pace on solo piano tracks.

Christopher Fox is one of the leading lights in British contemporary music. He wrote four pieces with the title "Straight Lines in Broken Times" - this is the second (the third is included on Metier msv 92059).Each piece, though otherwise totally independent, spins it's music out of a continuous stream of notes. The other major works on this album are all expertly performed by the Ives Ensemble.

Part of Metier's ongoing series of recordings of the music of Michael Finnissy, one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed contemporary composers. "This is rather special. If variety is the spice of life, then this disc is hot. And so are the Kreutzer Quartet, whose commitment and spirit make this demanding music sound clear, fluent and gritty. A must for anyone interested in new music, or in the evolution of the string quartet as a genre." - Fabrice Fitch (Gramophone)

John McLeod is a hero amongst Scottish musicians, not only for his prowess as one of the most inspired, if not among the most prolific, composers of today, but also for his work as a concert pianist, championing young composers as well as classical figures such as Haydn. This double album contains all of his music for solo piano including the five sonatas and 'Haflidi's Pictures' - works with narration and piano based on visual art by Haflidi Halgrimsson. Murray McLachlan is a highly esteemed pianist, teacher and enabler - and prolific recording artist. These recordings are from a series of live recitals in 2017 when McLachlan presented the entire McLeod piano output to a highly appreciative audience. All of McLachlan's children are already displaying exceptional musical talent; here, 15-year-old Rose makes her very fine recording debut. A very generous album of music!

The first recordings of these powerful yet little known quartets, in a highly praised performance by the Kreutzer Quartet - Peter Sheppard Skaerved and Gordon MacKay (violins, Bridget Carey (viola) and Neil Heyde (cello).

The Fedelio Trio includes violinist Darragh Morgan, cellist Adi Tal, and pianist Mary Dullea. The group has gained a reputation as one of Europe’s most innovative ensembles. In this, their newest album, the group presents four new Piano Trios by Irish composers. This is the premiere recording for all the works included on this album. Three of the works were commissioned by the ensemble during their residency at St. Patrick’s College, Dublin University.

Belgian flutist Karin de Fleyt is one of the foremost specialists in the flute world. This album contains three contrasting works- one for flute and wind orchestra, one for mixed flutes, clarinets, and piano, and one for solo bass flute. Karin de Fleyt is a fantastic player of flute, alto flute, piccolo, bass flute, bansuri flute, and shakuhachi. She frequently performs experimental music with extended techniques, and is a member of the artistic board in the HERMES Ensemble.

• A Clockwork Operetta is a cabaret-style setting of the original Anthony Burgess songs from various parts of the A Clockwork Orange screenplay. • Also featured on this disc are two chamber pieces and another cabaret song set. • The more than 70 works of Kevin Malone spans genres and media beyond any conventional labeling. • ""eclectic, imaginative, with carefully-constructed lines""- Los Angeles Times

Among the so-varied styles of music being written and constructed today, there remains a vibrant and strong lyrical tradition, focused on the English school. Proving that such work is still fresh and relevant, here are exquisite pieces for clarinet, recorder and string quartet by Robert Crawford and the late John Veale. Modern idioms which also incorporate classical and Romantic traditions. We regret to note that Bob Crawford died on January 26, 2012.

David Gorton, Head of Research Studies at the Royal Academy of Music, is a composer unafraid to use 'straight' instrumentation, electronics and also collage techniques to express himself. This means that a program of only four works, all quite extended, is full of variation; from the Sonata for CEllo with electronics, deep in the contemporary mainstream, to the eerie depiction of Orfordness in England, nature reserve and former secret weapons establishment; solo piano coupled with tapes from the USAF recording an UFO encounter in the vicinity. Gortn�s music may be modern but it is never abstract, always communicating about people and places.