The history of large-scale works for clarinet, cello and piano began with the two trios composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1797 and 1803. Soon after Beethoven's trios were published, several of his contemporaries were also inspired to compose trios for these instruments. Adalbert Gyrowetz (1763-1850), a prolific Bohemian composer active in Vienna, wrote chamber music that aligned with the elegant, balanced style of the Classical period. His clarinet trios often follow the model popularized by Beethoven and others: clarinet, cello, and piano. They highlight the clarinet's lyrical qualities while maintaining a conversational equality among the three instruments. Gyrowetz's music tends to favor charm and clarity over dramatic intensity, providing insight into the salon culture of early nineteenth-century Vienna. Johann Heinrich Volckmar (1770-1840), though less widely remembered, contributed to the clarinet trio genre with works that blend Classical formality with touches of early Romantic color. His trios display a clear sense of melody, often assigning the clarinet bright, song-like lines while the piano provides both harmonic support and moments of virtuosity. Volckmar's writing exemplifies how regional composers outside the central canon engaged with the clarinet's expressive potential, even if their works remained on the periphery of mainstream concert life. Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838), a student and close associate of Beethoven, represents a later stage in the trio tradition. His clarinet trios show a more Romantic sensibility, with broader structures, heightened contrasts, and more demanding instrumental writing. Ries imbues his works with dramatic flair and lyrical warmth, reflecting both Beethoven's influence and his own individual voice. Together, the trios of Gyrowetz, Volckmar, and Ries trace the clarinet's evolution from Classical elegance to Romantic expressivity within the chamber music setting. Played on period instruments by the Trio Origo. Trio Origo was formed for a performance of Beethoven's Trio Op.11 in 2004 when it's members were students of the Sibelius Academy. The trio has since then focused on performing Classical and Romantic works on period instruments. Trio Origo's recording of two trios by Beethoven was released in 2020 on Brilliant Classics (BC, 96215).

Fernando Sor (1778-1839) was a Spanish guitarist and composer often regarded as the "Beethoven of the guitar" for the refinement and expressive range of his music. Trained in Barcelona, Sor first pursued a broader career in opera and instrumental music before turning decisively to the guitar, an instrument that, during his lifetime, was gaining recognition in concert halls and private salons alike. After political upheaval forced him into exile, Sor settled in Paris and later London, where he became one of the most respected guitarists and teachers of his era. His works display a mastery of classical form, elegance of melody, and a distinctive clarity that continues to captivate audiences and players today. Among his many works for guitar, the Pieces de societe hold a special place. Published in 1830 in Paris, this collection was conceived not only for professional musicians but also for the flourishing amateur market. The title itself-literally "pieces for society"-reflects their social function: short, charming works intended to be played in intimate gatherings, where the guitar was often a centerpiece of musical entertainment. The pieces range from graceful minuets and waltzes to lyrical romances, each showcasing Sor's gift for combining accessible textures with subtle sophistication. While technically approachable, the Pieces de societe still embody Sor's characteristic elegance: balanced phrasing, inventive harmonic progressions, and refined voice leading. They illustrate how Sor adapted his art to the tastes of the salon without compromising musical quality. Today, these works provide valuable insight into nineteenth-century guitar culture and remain staples in the repertoire of students and professionals alike. Played by Leonardo de Marchi, one of the foremost guitar players of Italy.

Christlieb Siegmund Binder (1723-1789) was a German composer, organist, and harpsichordist active in Dresden during the mid-18th century. He belonged to the musical circle surrounding the Saxon court, which at the time was a major cultural hub, closely tied to both German and Italian traditions. Though not as widely remembered as his contemporaries Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach or Johann Adolf Hasse, Binder's works reflect the stylistic shift from the late Baroque to the empfindsamer Stil and early Classicism. Among his surviving works, the Six Harpsichord Sonatas stand out as his most notable contribution to the keyboard repertoire. These pieces display a balance between contrapuntal craftsmanship and a more galant, expressive style. Unlike the ornate fugues and suites of the earlier Baroque, Binder's sonatas emphasize clear melodic lines, graceful ornamentation, and a lighter texture, qualities that aligned with the taste of Dresden's aristocratic audiences. Each sonata reveals Binder's sensitivity to expressive nuance. The slow movements often highlight a singing quality, echoing the influence of opera, while the faster movements showcase rhythmic vitality and elegant figurations well suited to the harpsichord's brilliance. Though less technically demanding than some of Domenico Scarlatti's sonatas, they nevertheless require finesse and attention to articulation, as the musical interest lies in subtle contrasts of mood and character. Binder's sonatas also provide a window into the transitional aesthetic of the 1740s and 1750s. They combine traces of learned counterpoint-expected from a Dresden organist trained in the Lutheran tradition-with the charm and immediacy of the galant style. In this sense, his music bridges the world of J.S. Bach with the more modern sensibilities of Haydn and Mozart. Played on a Mascheroni harpsichord by P. Taskin, 1769, by Paolo Gazzola. Born in Piacenza in 1992 he obtained a Master of arts in music performance in Organ at the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana with Stefano Molardi.

The most comprehensive set ever compiled of instrumental music by Respighi, featuring classic scores such as The Pines of Rome alongside hidden treasures of chamber music. All modern recordings made by native Italian musicians between 2009 and 2015: both an ideal starting and destination point for anyone looking to explore the vibrantly coloured musical world of Respighi. Italy's landscape and history supplied Ottorino Respighi with a deep and seemingly inexhaustible well of inspiration and material on which to draw. Works as superficially diverse as the elegantly neoclassical Ancient Airs and Dances, and the opulently orchestrated extravaganza of the Roman trilogy, are united by Respighi's care for his native heritage, and his curation of it as a living object. He is, in this sense, no less centrally an Italian composer than those of his colleagues dedicated to continuing the opera tradition, from Bellini to Puccini. Yet there is so much more to Respighi than those two collections. There is the hour-long Sinfonia Drammatica which finds Respighi at his most Straussian. There is the pulsating and neoclassical Toccata for piano and orchestra, the contrasting delicacy of the orchestral triptych after paintings of Botticelli, the withdrawn beauty of his Church Windows sequence, and a sequence of concertante works for violin and orchestra, none of which fit neatly into the 'romantic concerto' template. Perhaps the least known and most intriguing work in his orchestral output is his dark and brooding Metamorphoseon, commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky in 1930 and thus long predating Richard Strauss's postwar elegy of (almost) the same name. The piano and chamber works of Respighi illuminate complementary aspects of his identity, such as his feeling for long-breathed melody and drama in the violin sonatas, and the deft turns of phrase in his student-era piano pieces. When these recordings first appeared, they attracted enthusiastic praise from reviewers, especially the orchestral series masterminded by the conductor Francesco la Vecchia. 'La Vecchia directs with obvious affection, and the playing has engaging spirit and no mean grace... Desiree Scuccuglia gives a red-blooded and formidably secure account of the solo part [of the Concerto misolidio]' (Gramophone). 'There is no question that these musicians understand and love Respighi's idiom. La Vecchia negotiates the music with a definite point of view, carefully balancing the composer's unique blend of 20th-century orchestral colours and ancient modal chant.' (Fanfare)

Dear to Us, the debut album by violinist sisters Hina & Fiona, captures the rare and radiant bond between two rising stars of the classical music world. Born in New York to French-Vietnamese and Japanese parents, these gifted sisters have already achieved remarkable milestones individually: Hina recently won first prize at the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, while Fiona debuted with the New York Philharmonic at 16, and respectively embark on illustrious solo careers. Together, their playing reveals a profound connection shaped by lifelong collaboration, honest artistic dialogue, and complementary interpretations. Accompanied by the distinguished pianist Rohan de Silva, they present a thoughtfully curated program that balances beloved classics with lesser-known treasures, showcasing works by Halvorsen, Moszkowski, Ysaye, Rozsa, and contemporary composer Anna Clyne. From the fiery virtuosity of Ravel's Tzigane and Sarasate's Navarra to the tender warmth of Ponce's Estrellita, Dear to Us is a compelling journey through technical brilliance and heartfelt expression. The sisters' extraordinary synchronicity, paired with their distinctive voices, creates a musical experience both intimate and exhilarating. In addition to CD, Dear to Us is also available as a 2LP special vinyl release, offering listeners a rich, analog experience of the duo's vibrant artistry-perfect for collectors and audiophiles alike.

CD1 : STORMY WEATHER - THE WAYWARD WIND - AFTER THE LIGHTS GO DOWN LOW - IF YOU DON't LOVE ME - TRALA LA - IF I HAD A NEEDLE AND THREAD - TONIGHT MY HEART SHE IS CRYING - PUH-LEEZE! MISTER BROWN - TAKE MY LOVE, TAKE MY LOVE. BORN TO SING THE BLUES : BORN TO SING THE BLUES - BEALE STREET BLUES - WABASH BLUES - BASIN STREET BLUES - THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES - CARELESS LOVE BLUES - BLUES IN THE NIGHT (MY MAMA DONE TOLD ME) - THE ST. LOUIS BLUES. Shirley Bassey AT THE CAFe DE PARIS : BORN TO SING THE BLUES - SOMEBODY LOVES ME - MY BODY'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN MY MIND - SEX - I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - HANDS ACROSS THE SEA - THERE'S NEVER BEEN A NIGHT. CD2. THE BEWITCHING Shirley Bassey : BURN MY CANDLE - NIGHT AND DAY - CRAZY RHYTHM - THE WALL - THE BANANA BOAT SONG - THE GYPSY IN MY SOUL - LOVE FOR SALE - FROM THIS MOMENT ON - KISS ME, HONEY HONEY, KISS ME - YOU YOU ROMEO - MY FUNNY VALENTINE - HOW ABOUT YOU? - FIRE DOWN BELOW - AS I LOVE YOU. THE FABULOUS Shirley Bassey : A FOGGY DAY IN LONDON TOWN - I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - CRY ME A RIVER - APRIL IN PARIS - I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE - THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY - 'S WONDERFUL - I'LL REMEMBER APRIL - EASY TO LOVE - NO ONE EVER TELLS YOU - THEY CAN't TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - THE PARTY'S OVER. CD3. : IF YOU LOVE ME - COUNT ON ME. SHOWBOAT : CAN't HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - BILL - WITH THESE HANDS - AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME - ABOVE ALL OTHERS. SHIRLEY : IN STILL OF THE NIGHT - LET THERE BE LOVE - ALL AT ONCE (DeJ�) - FOR EVERY MAN THERE'S A WOMAN - I'm IN THE MOOD FOR LOV - SO IN LOVE - IF I WERE A BELL - THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU - HOORAY FOR LOVE - TOO LATE NOW - I'm SHOOTING HIGH - EV'RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE. CD4. : YOU'LL NEVER KNOW - HOLD ME TIGHT - REACH FOR THE STARS - I'LL GET BY (AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU). Shirley Bassey : LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING - THE NEARNESS OF YOU - FOOLS RUSH IN - WHO ARE WE? - ANGEL EYES - TILL - A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING - THIS LOVE OF MINE - YOU'RE NEARER - GOODBYE LOVER - HELLO FRIEND - WHERE OR WHEN - WHERE ARE YOU - CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN - TONIGHT - LET'S START ALL OVER AGAIN. CD5. YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE - AVE MARIA - FAR AWAY - MY FAITH - ANGEL D'AMORE - WHERE SHALL I FIND HIM - IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING. LET'S FACE THE MUSIC : LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - I SHOULD CARE - LET'S FALL IN LOVE - THE SECOND TIME AROUND - IMAGINATION - ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE - I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU - EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS - SPRING IS HERE - ALL OF ME - I CAN't GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND - WHAT NOW MY LOVE - WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I. DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE : OLIVIER JULIEN

Reaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas. Reaching number one on both the Billboard and Amazon charts, The Wexford Carols stars celebrated Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary alongside Grammy winners Sir Tom Jones, Rosanne Cash, and Rhiannon Giddens, backed by an all-star band. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Joe Henry, the album presents Ireland's greatest Christmas music-much of it recorded for the very first time-through a magical blend of traditional Irish, Americana, Blues, and Gospel. With lyrics by Luke Waddinge and William Devereux set to popular 17th- and 18th-century tunes, these musically sublime, spiritually rich, and emotionally powerful carols offer listeners a fresh and compelling way to experience the story of Christmas.

Mezzo-soprano Anna Lucia Richter interprets Gustav Mahler's Wunderhorn Lieder and Kindertotenliederwith great emotional depth and subtle creative power - two cycles that illuminate human fate in all itsfacets like few others. In the Wunderhorn Lieder we encounter tender childhood memories and bizarre stories - a worldbetween irony, folk song and deep melancholy. The harrowing contrast is provided by theKindertotenlieder, in which Mahler sets the pain of the loss of a child to music with poignant clarity andtouching restraint. Together with the Gurzenich Orchestra Cologne under the baton of Jordan de Souza, Anna Lucia Richtergives these songs a new, very personal dimension with her highly nuanced voice.

Maudits selon l'expression consacree et l'ouvrage eponyme que Verlaine publie en 1884, les poetes amants ont explore ensemble les nouvelles voies poetiques, rejetant les conventions et embrassant l'experimentation formelle et thematique. C'est ce jeu de sons allie � la puissance du verbe que l'on go�te avec delice gr�ce � l'interpretation passionnee de cette selection de leurs poemes par les grands de la Comedie-Francaise tels que Robert Hirsch, Jean Piat ou Jean-Louis Barrault. Stephanie ACQUETTE & Patrick FReMEAUX Cursed, according to the eponymous work published by Verlaine in 1884, the poet lovers explored new poetic paths together, rejecting conventions and embracing formal experimentation and thematics. It is this interplay of sounds and the power of words that we savour with delight, thanks to the passionate interpretation of this selection of their poems by the greats of the Comedie-Francaise, including Robert Hirsch, Jean Piat and Jean-Louis Barrault. Stephanie ACQUETTE & Patrick FReMEAUX CD1 - VERLAINE : MARIA CASAReS ET GeRARD PHILIPE : COLLOQUE SENTIMENTAL - ROBERT HIRSCH : FRAGMENT D'UN NOCTURNE PARISIEN - C'EST LA F�TE DU BLe - PUISQUE L'AUBE GRANDIT - JEAN PIAT : LA LUNE BLANCHE - GREEN - JEAN YONNEL : MON DIEU M'A DIT - JEAN DESAILLY : INITIUM - LE SOLEIL DU MATIN - LE BRUIT DES CABARETS - L'ALLeE - � LA PROMENADE - LE FAUNE - EN SOURDINE - JE DEVINE, � TRAVERS UN MURMURE - LE PIANO - C'EST LE CHIEN - L'OMBRE DES ARBRES - POURQUOI TRISTE, � MON �ME - GASPARD HAUSER CHANTE - UN GRAND SOMMEIL NOIR - JE NE SAIS POURQUOI - DERNIER ESPOIR - MAURICE ESCANDE : ART POeTIQUE - LE SON DU COR S'AFFLIGE VERS LES BOIS - VA TON CHEMIN - AVANT QUE TU NE T'EN AILLES - L'eCHELONNEMENT DES HAIES - APReS TROIS ANS - IMPRESSION FAUSSE - MANDOLINE - JE NE VEUX PLUS AIMER QUE MA MeRE MARIE - FRANcOIS PeRIER : NEVERMORE - MON R�VE FAMILIER - PROMENADE SENTIMENTALE - CHANSON D'AUTOMNE - CLAIR DE LUNE - IL PLEURE DANS MON COEUR - DANS L'INTERMINABLE ENNUI - LES FAUX BEAUX JOURS - eCOUTEZ LA CHANSON BIEN DOUCE - LES CHeRES MAINS - L'ESPOIR LUIT - LE CIEL EST PAR-DESSUS LE TOIT. CD2 - RIMBAUD : GeRARD PHILIPE : LE BATEAU IVRE - ROBERT HIRSCH : VOYELLES - LES CHERCHEUSES DE POUX - LE PAUVRE SONGE - SACHA PITO�FF : ROYAUTe - MAUVAIS SANG - HISTOIRE D'UNE DE MES FOLIES - � QUATRE HEURES DU MATIN, L'eTe - � SAISONS, � CH�TEAUX - JEAN-LOUIS BARRAULT : LE DORMEUR DU VAL - LES ASSIS - ROMAN (ON EST PAS SeRIEUX, QUAND ON A DIX SEPT ANS) - COMeDIE EN TROIS BAISERS - JEAN DESCHAMPS : MA BOHeME - BAL DES PENDUS - OPHeLIE - ROBERT HIRSCH : ENFANCE II - ENFANCE III - UNE SAISON EN ENFER (ADIEU) - APReS LE DeLUGE - FLEURS - MYSTIQUE - AUBE - J'AI TENDU DES CORDES (FRAGMENTS) - JEAN LOUIS BARRAULT : ALCHIMIE DU VERBE. DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE : JEAN-BAPTISTE MERSIOL

Norwegian singer Rebekka Bakken is one of Europe's most charismatic voices. With her unique blend of jazz, folk, pop, and Nordic melancholy, she has created a distinctive place in the international music scene. Since the early 2000s, she has released a string of acclaimed albums, including "The Art of How to Fall", her celebrated Tom Waits tribute "Little Drop of Poison", and most recently "Always on My Mind". Her powerful yet fragile voice and captivating stage presence have earned her a devoted following across Europe and beyond. She was signed with Universal Music and Sony Music. Now she is back with her new Album "NORD" and her first release on Supreme Music Group. Rebekka Bakken sings entirely in her native Norwegian for the very first time - opening the door to a poetic and deeply emotional soundscape. Blending intimate original songs, timeless folk melodies, and spiritual hymns, the music resonates with both Nordic melancholy and universal beauty. This album is a moving return to her roots, a musical tribute to the Norwegian soul, and at the same time a universal statement on love, faith, and humanity.

Josef Spacek and Petr Popelka once again in the story of Martinu's music and life! "I'll also be writing a violin concerto for an American, the same person Stravinsky wrote one for; that will be good advertising for me, but also a lot of work." For Bohuslav Martinu, the violin was the instrument especially close to his heart, but it was also companion. He played in the Czech Philharmonic as a violinist, and it was the violin that took him to Paris, the city which enchanted him and become his home for 17 years before the war drove him to America. More than once, the violin was his introduction to the "high society" of the music world. The American from the quoted letter was the star violinist Samuel Dushkin. The violinist praised the work and Martinu ("He really is a nice fellow. [...] he has a very exceptional sense for the violin"), but he constantly demanded more and more changes to the concerto, and in the end the performance did not take place. The score was lost, then it was rediscovered and finally premiered in 1973 by Josef Suk with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Georg Solti. At the time when Martinu's First Violin Concerto was being written, it was the same American Dushkin who was collaborating with Igor Stravinsky on a different work based on music from the neoclassical ballet The Fairy's Kiss; together, they were creating a lovely suite titled Divertimento for violin and piano. In 1943, it was Mischa Elman, another star violinist, who commissioned Martinu's Second Violin Concerto. Elman also gave the concerto it's world premiere with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Serge Koussevitzky. With a new look at Martinu's violin concertos, Josef Spacek and Petr Popelka are following up on their acclaimed album with Martinu's Concerto for violin, piano, and orchestra (Supraphon 2023). Once again, they prove that there is always something to discover and to admire in the music of Bohuslav Martinu.

Quatuor Diotima presents Lachenmann: String Quartets, a powerful testament to their 25-year collaboration with visionary composer Helmut Lachenmann. Known for pioneering "instrumental musique concrete," Lachenmann redefined the sonic possibilities of the string quartet. Their first meeting in 1998, originally just a one-week workshop, sparked a deep artistic bond and a shared fascination with his radical approach to sound and listening. This album is the result of hundreds of hours spent in rehearsal, performance, and conversation - a tribute to a composer who has become a central figure in contemporary music. Lachenmann: String Quartets captures not only the evolution of a musical language, but also the story of a transformative and enduring partnership. The quartet returns to PENTATONE following their acclaimed releases Metamorphosis Ligeti (2023), Bruckner & Klose: String Quartets (2024), and Boulez: Livre pour Quatuor (2025).

Sarah Saviet and Joseph Houston formed their duo in 2019 through a mutual devotion to an intimate, powerful, and transcendental sound language created by the violin and piano. In this album, the Saviet/Houston Duo trace a path through a shifting landscape of melodic contour, with duos by Michael Finnissy, Enno Poppe/Rebecca Saunders, Lawrence Dunn, Iannis Xenakis, and their own collaborative composition. Each work reflects in different ways the intricate contradictions and the powerful complexity of contemporary life.

After a remarkable debut in Vienna's Musikverein back in 2023, "The Philharmonic Brass" released their first album "Overture!" conducted by Tugan Sokhiev. Under Riccardo Muti's conductorship, the group reached a new peak in it's young career and launched the acclaimed album 'Italiana!' in spring 2025. To meet the highest audiophile standards, Supreme Classics is now re-releasing the first album, "Overture!" as a Hybride SACD and digitally in Dolby Atmos. "Overture!" includes virtuoso arrangements of some of the best-known overtures including Verdi's La Forza del Destino and Gershwin's Cuban Overture.

Music lovers all over the world appreciate the unique sound of Viennese strings. However, there is another special sound - that of the Viennese oboe. Sebastian Breit, principal oboist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, puts his instrument in the spotlight on an album released by Supreme Music. These are discoveries from the 'golden era' of the Viennese oboe. These rarities charmingly demonstrate why the Viennese oboe is 'different from the others'. All of the pieces were written specifically for the Viennese oboe at the time of their creation. They are compositions penned by Alexander Wunderer (1877-1955), himself an oboist with the Vienna Philharmonic, Hans Gal (1890-1987) and Karl Pilss (1902-1979). Listening to these pieces, interpreted with great dedication, one becomes aware of how significant the instrument has been in shaping the much-praised Viennese sound.