JULIAN ANDERSON
Julian Anderson: In lieblicher Bläue / Alleluia / The Stations of the Sun Carolin Widmann (violin) / London Philharmonic Choir & London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski [ LPO Live / CD - released 20/May/2017 ] Vladimir Jurowski ensures everything is deftly paced in all three pieces, while the LPO's joyous commitment to new music shines through" BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Premiere Winner |
JONATHAN HARVEY
Harvey: Deo: Choral and Organ Works The Choir of St John's College Cambridge, Edward Picton-Turbervill (organ), Andrew Nethsingha (director) [ Signum / CD - released 20/Jul/2016 ] "nuanced and exhilarating performances." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Choral Winner |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527 (complete opera) Dimitris Tiliakos, Vito Priante, Myrtò Papatanasiu, Kenneth Tarver, Karina Gauvin / MusicAeterna, Teodor Currentzis [ Sony Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 20/Mar/2017 ] "Do not expect a familiar 'warm bath' experience here; it offers an invigorating shower of fresh new insights" BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Opera Winner |
LUCIANO BERIO
Berio: Sinfonia (with Mahler/Berio - 10 Frühe Lieder) Matthias Goerne (baritone) / The Synergy Vocals / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Josep Pons [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 4/Nov/2016 ] "this coupling is a must-have" BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Vocal Winner |
C. P. E. BACH
C.P.E. Bach: Cello Concertos Nicolas Altstaedt (cello), Arcangelo Jonathan Cohen (conductor) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/Sep/2016 ] "This recording captures all the fiery wit of orchestral-soloist banter." BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Concerto Winner |
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
The Complete Piano Trios Smetana Trio [ Supraphon / CD - released 18/Mar/2016 ] BBC Music Magazine Awards 2017 - Chamber Winner |