New This Week: December 28 - January 3
Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Terezie Fialova - Peteris Vasks: Gadalaiki (The Seasons) - Terezie (CD) (New (N))
The present recording, featuring the piano cycle Gadalaiki (The Seasons) by the Latvian composer Peteris Vasks in the performance of Czech pianist Terezie Fialova, is only the fourth complete recording of this extensive work, which originated between 1980 and 2008. The cycle has a unique place in the context of the Vasks's work; although it was not originally conceived as a whole and it's parts were created over the course of several years or even decades, it forms a very compact shape. Inspired by the seasonal changes in nature and characterized by a dramatic dynamic structure, the cycle's music speaks directly to the listeners' senses, evoking contrasting moods and impressions.In relation to his work's inspirational sources in the natural landscapes of northern Europe, the composer has remarked the following: 'I am deeply rooted in nature or, more precisely, Nordic nature. As a Latvian and a Baltic, I am always aware of it's presence. As such, it has influenced all of my music. Nature, as we know it, undergoes changes according to four very distinct seasons. While winters are too long, summers are too short, and all the more beautiful and eagerly anticipated for it. The two seasons in between are quite dramatic. Nature, as God created it, is a perfect world. It's beauty will endure everything, providing that people give up their senseless competition with it's force and relearn how to cherish it and care for it. My enthusiasm for the natural world is even stronger today than it was when I was a boy.' A foremost exponent of contemporary Latvian music, Peteris Vasks has achieved greater international renown than any of his precursors. Since the start of his career, Vasks has acquired the status of Latvia's 'national composer', echoing in his music the current developments as well the turbulent history of his country. His work is equally rooted in Baltic nature and the earthy Latvian folklore and appreciated around the world for it's specificity, but also it's universal relevance, deep spirituality, powerful sensibility and humanistic message. His striking success has been due in no small part to prominent musicians such as Gidon Kremer, Sol Gabetta, the Kronos Quartet, the Hilliard Ensemble and others, for whom Vasks has written his compositions and who have been promoting his music internationally.Terezie Fialova has also recorded two albums for Animal Music with cellist Jiri Barta: Beethoven's Sonatas for Piano and Cello (ANI 101, 2021) and the album Janacek (ANI 122, 2024). UPC: 8594211850797Label: Animal MusicRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Academic Choir Of Nicolaus Copernicus - Kuyavian Folk Songs (CD) (New (N))
A captivating journey into the musical heritage of Kuyavia, one of Poland's richest regions of folk song. Drawing on the authentic melodies and texts collected by the great Polish ethnographer Oskar Kolberg, this album presents contemporary choral arrangements by Piotr Becinski that preserve the simplicity and emotional character of the original material.The programme offers a fascinating dialogue between a cappella choral singing and versions with string orchestra, revealing two contrasting facets of these timeless melodies - from intimate, unadorned vocal expression to richer, more lyrical and dance-infused textures.Performed by leading academic and youth choirs from Torun and Bydgoszcz, with the Arte Con Brio String Orchestra, the recording brings together youthful energy, refined choral craftsmanship and a profound sense of Polish musical tradition.Particularly noteworthy is Jedzie Jasio od Torunia, a Kuyavian melody later quoted by Frederic Chopin in his Fantasy on Polish Airs, Op. 13.A distinctive and beautifully crafted release, this album offers both a valuable encounter with Poland's folk heritage and a deeply evocative listening experience. UPC: 5902547022352Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Lucja Madziar - Fin De Siecle Revisited (CD) (New (N))
Fin de siecle. Revisited UPC: 5902547022512Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Bang On A Can All-Stars - Ryuichi Sakamoto: 1996 (CD) (New (N))
Thirty years ago, internationally beloved composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto arranged some of his best known music, including his award-winning film scores, for piano trio on the career snapshot recording he titled simply 1996. New York's Bang On A Can All-Stars pay tribute to Sakamoto's landmark album with a track-by-track hybrid chamber-rock version, arranged by All-Stars clarinetist Ken Thomson, that captures the moving, meditative spirit of the originals while delivering a boisterous urban whimsy to classics like "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence". As a bonus, the album also includes an all-new arrangement of "Thousand Knives" the title track from Sakamoto's 1978 solo debut. UPC: 713746322625Label: CantaloupeRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Niclas Rydh - Spacening (CD) (New (N))
From Bass Trombone to Frontman - Niclas Rydh Finally in the SpotlightThis fall, Niclas Rydh releases his debut album. It is titled Spacening and is the result of a life spent in the service of music.The compositions are written with the rhythm section in mind - Kjell Jansson (bass) and Anders Kjellberg (drums) - two musicians Rydh has admired since the early 1990s. The pieces are constructed with their unique sound and groove in mind, giving the music a rare sense of interplay.And the harmonies? They are anything but conventional. Inspired by classical modernism - Stravinsky, Alban Berg, and their harmonic explorations. It is a fascinating balancing act between tradition and innovation. UPC: 822359005297Label: ProphoneRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Chen Reiss - Magdalena: The Forgotten Diva (CD) (New (N))
A global star and the undisputed prima donna at the Court of Bonn: with her enchanting voice, Magdalena Willmann captivated everyone around her, including the young Beethoven, who fell head over heels in love with her. In this third volume of the acclaimed Edition Hofkapelle series, soprano Chen Reiss brings this remarkable artistic personality vividly to life with the Beethoven Orchester Bonn under the baton of Dirk Kaftan. UPC: 760623239569Label: MdgRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra - Johannes Brahms: Syms 1-4 - Erik Tuxen (CD) (New (N))
Danish conductor Erik Tuxen with BrahmsThree conductors stand out in Danish musical life during the years after the Second World War: Launy Grøndahl (1886-1960), Thomas Jensen (1898-1963) andErik Tuxen (1902-1957). All three were closely associated with the Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra, then one of Europe's leading orchestras, and all three played an important part in bringing Carl Nielsen's music to an international audience through concerts, foreign tours and pioneering gramophone recordings. In recent years Danacord has issued extensive retrospective editions devoted to Launy Grøndahl and Thomas Jensen. With the present release, comprising previously unpublished Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra performances of Brahms's four symphonies from 1949 and 1951, Danacord turns it's attention to Erik Tuxen. Of the three conductors, Tuxen was the only one to establish an international career as a conductor. Whereas Grøndahl's commercial recordings were confined almost exclusively to Danish music, and Thomas Jensen's recordings of non-Nordic repertoire were made for the Danish label Tono primarily for the Danish market, Tuxen recorded Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony, Tchaikovsky's Marche slave and Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4 for Decca, indicating that the record company regarded him not merely as an ambassador for Danish music, but as a conductor of broad artistic authority. He also appeared as guest conductor with the Philadelphia Orchestra and other orchestras across the Americas, and guest conducted in several European countries. UPC: 5709499101100Label: Danacord RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Anna Rechhold - Aubert: Six Sons For Traverso & Harpsichord (CD) (New (N))
Jacques Aubert (1689-1753) was an important French Baroque composer and violin virtuoso whose career flourished during the reign of Louis XV. Born in Paris, Aubert became one of the leading instrumental musicians of his generation. He served as a member of the prestigious Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi (the Twenty-Four Violins of the King), was first violinist of the Paris Opera orchestra, and frequently appeared as a soloist at the celebrated Concert Spirituel. His music reflects a successful blend of French elegance and Italian virtuosity, helping to modernize French instrumental style in the first half of the eighteenth century.Although Aubert is best known for his violin sonatas and concertos, several of his sonatas were designed to be performed on either violin or traverso (Baroque flute). His collection Six Sonatas for Traverso and Harpsichord demonstrates the growing popularity of the traverso in France and present the expressive possibilities of the instrument. These sonatas combine graceful French dance movements with the lyrical melodies and technical brilliance associated with the Italian sonata tradition.The six sonatas feature a rich dialogue between the traverso and the harpsichord. Rather than merely accompanying the flute, the harpsichord participates actively in the musical conversation, providing harmonic support, rhythmic vitality, and occasional contrapuntal interplay. The works typically alternate slow and fast movements, allowing performers to explore a wide range of moods, from tender and reflective passages to lively and virtuosic displays. Characteristic Baroque dance forms such as gavottes and gigues also appear, reflecting Aubert's attachment to French musical traditions.Anna Reichhold is a German baroque flutist whose artistic focus lies on the expressive richness of 18th-century music. She studied traverso with Benedek Csalog and participated in masterclasses with Georges Barthel, Marc Hantaï at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, and Barthold Kuijken.Originally from Taiwan, harpsichordist Tung-Han Hu performs with great passion on historical keyboard instruments and has won numerous international competitions, including in Magdeburg, Gottingen, Leipzig, and Bonn. His concert appearances have taken him to renowned festivals such as the Bachfest Leipzig, the Telemann Festival in Magdeburg, and the MA Festival Bruges. He studied harpsichord with Prof. Mitzi Meyerson in Berlin and continued his training in harpsichord, fortepiano, and chamber music with Prof. Christine Schornsheim in Munich, graduating with distinction. UPC: 5063758701006Label: Brilliant ClassicsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Kalle Kalima - Sinfonia De La Santa Muerte (CD) (New (N))
Within Mexican Christian folk belief, La Santa Muerte (Holy Death) holds a singular and powerful presence. Depicted as a female skeleton bearing a scythe, often cloaked in red, white, green, or black and crowned, she embodies both mortality and protection. Devotees turn to her for love, fortune, safety, and health, offering roses, cigars, or tequila in acts of devotion that are at once intimate and ritualistic. It is from this cultural and symbolic sphere that Berlin-based guitarist Kalle Kalima and Vienna-based drummer Mareike Wiening draw the name for their duo. The two artists merge guitar and drums into a tightly interwoven sonic language. Their music evolves through interaction - raw, immediate, and unrestrained - unfolding with an intensity that bridges experimental rock and contemporary jazz. UPC: 4250702802266Label: TyxartRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Natalia Gordeyeva - Ukraine Suites (LP) (New (N))
Born out of the war in Ukraine, Ukraine Suites confronts it's immense human cost while honouring the courage,dignity and resilience of those living through it. Bringing together Morten Jessen's two four-movement works forviolin and piano, Kyiv Suite and Decency Suite, the album is both a powerful artistic response and an expression ofsolidarity with the Ukrainian people.Jessen began Kyiv Suite shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion, inspired by the determination of Kyiv's defenders.His subsequent correspondence with Viktor Marynchak, a Ukrainian priest who conducted services in Kharkiv'smetro stations during the assault, deepened the work's themes of strength and hope.Ukrainian violinist Natalia Gordeyeva discovered the suite online and immediately recognized her own story in it'smusic. Her contact with Jessen developed into a close artistic partnership, leading to benefit concerts and a ten-daytour of Ukraine.Their encounters with soldiers, survivors and communities rebuilding in Kyiv, Irpin, Bucha and Lviv inspired DecencySuite: music shaped by trauma, defiance, beauty and hope. Together, these works affirm human decency and callupon the West to stand firmly beside Ukraine in it's darkest hour.Ukrainian violinist Natalia Gordeyeva made her recital debut at seven, appeared with Kyiv Camerata at ten and performed at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine at thirteen. A pupil ofHabib Kayaleh in the Menuhin tradition, she has appeared at distinguished venues across Europe. Praised by Ida Haendel for her 'respect for the score,' Gordeyeva combines technical brilliance with profound musical insight. Her collaboration with Morten Jessen reflects her deep commitment to Ukraine and the transformative power of music.Morten Jessen is a Danish composer, multi-instrumentalist, organist and founder of the Nordic Church Ensemble. His distinctive music unites impressionistic colour, Nordic melancholy and the resonant acoustics of sacred spaces. His works have been presented at major venues and festivalsin Denmark and abroad, including the Lviv & Kyiv National Philharmonic. His European Solidarity March (2024) was premiered in Kyiv and Copenhagen and continues to beperformed across Europe. UPC: 0747313289721Label: Our RecordingsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: Vinyl
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Morton Feldman - Morton Feldman Plays Feldman (CD) (New (N))
Morton Feldman plays FeldmanMode Records celebrates the Feldman Anniversary with a rare opportunity to hear Morton Feldman interpret his own works.These performances are from a live concert given in Cologne, Germany in 1978, recorded by Deutschlandfunk (German Radio).Composer Walter Zimmermann was an early champion of Feldman's music in Europe. He invited Feldman, along with Feldman's trusted interpreters Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams, to present this concert as part of Zimmermann's Beginner Studio series.This is likely the earliest recording of Why Patterns?, which was written in the year of this concert performance. It is written as an uncoordinated score, musicians start together but proceed independently, each focusing on repetition and permutations of pattern material, both intervallic and durational, reconvening again at the end of the piece. Working in such a way allowed Feldman to construct a sound-world which focuses the attention on the shape of musical events rather than on their harmonic functionality. The result is a glacial and free-floating impression that creates a contemplative atmosphere for the listener.Feldman also performs his solo piano works Extensions 3 and Intermission 5, both from 1952.Liner notes by Walter Zimmermann and Morton Feldman. UPC: 764593035527Label: Mode RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Yuchen Hua - Ravel: Le Tombeau De Couperin Gaspard De La Nuit (CD) (New (N))
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin & Gaspard de la nuitYuchen Hua brings together two masterpieces of Maurice Ravel's piano repertoire, revealing the extraordinary contrast between elegance, precision and dazzling virtuosity. Le Tombeau de Couperin combines French dance traditions with Ravel's refined harmonic language, while Gaspard de la nuit explores a darker, fantastical world of shimmering sonorities and formidable technical demands.A distinguished prizewinner and Doctor of Arts, Yuchen Hua approaches this music with clarity, sensitivity and exceptional pianistic control, offering a compelling portrait of Ravel's unique musical universe. UPC: 5902547022802Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Milan Wind Quintet - Gebauer: Three Wind Qnts (CD) (New (N))
Francois-Rene Gebauer (1773-1845) was an important French bassoonist, teacher, and composer active during the late Classical and early Romantic periods. Born in Versailles, he came from a remarkable musical family in which several brothers also became professional musicians and composers. Gebauer studied with the celebrated composer and bassoon virtuoso Francois Devienne and quickly established himself as one of France's leading bassoonists. He served in the Swiss Guard orchestra, later joined the Musique de la Garde Nationale, and performed with the orchestra of the Paris Opera for more than two decades. He was also a professor of bassoon at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire, where he helped shape a new generation of French wind players. His output includes bassoon concertos, chamber music, pedagogical works, and numerous compositions for wind instruments.Among Gebauer's most attractive chamber works are his Three Wind Quintets, written for the standard ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. These works belong to the early development of the wind quintet genre, which was emerging as an important chamber-music form in the early nineteenth century. The quintets display Gebauer's deep understanding of wind instruments and his ability to balance their contrasting timbres.The three quintets combine elegance, virtuosity, and expressive lyricism. While rooted in the Classical style of composers such as Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, they also reveal the more dramatic and colorful character associated with early Romantic music. Each instrument is given opportunities for solo display, yet the musical conversation remains balanced and collaborative. The Third Quintet in C minor is particularly notable for it's expressive depth and energetic contrasts. Played by the leading Italian clarinet player Luigi Magistrelli and the Milan Wind Quintet. UPC: 5063758701389Label: Brilliant ClassicsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Ayako Kitanaka - Polish Preludes (CD) (New (N))
In her debut recording, Japanese pianist Ayako Kitanaka explores the fascinating evolution of the Polish piano prelude, bringing together works by Fryderyk Chopin, Karol Szymanowski, Kazimierz Serocki and Pawel Mykietyn.From the poetic intimacy and emotional depth of Chopin's celebrated 24 Preludes, Op. 28 to Szymanowski's richly expressive early compositions, Serocki's vibrant neoclassical writing and Mykietyn's striking contemporary sound world, this double album offers a captivating journey through nearly two centuries of Polish piano music.Combining technical precision with sensitivity and expressive intensity, Ayako Kitanaka reveals the remarkable diversity of the prelude, highlighting both the continuity of Polish musical tradition and it's enduring spirit of innovation. UPC: 5902547022574Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Agnieszka Kurowska - Mozart & Rossini: Opera Arias (CD) (New (N))
Celebrating 40 years of an extraordinary artistic career, this special album pays tribute to acclaimed Polish soprano Agnieszka Kurowska. Featuring a selection of memorable arias and duets by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gioachino Rossini, the recording showcases her exceptional vocal artistry, dazzling coloratura and remarkable dramatic expression. From the emotional depth of Mozart's Don Giovanni and Le nozze di Figaro to the brilliance of Rossini's Semiramide, these historic performances capture the versatility and charisma of an outstanding operatic interpreter. Featuring archival recordings and distinguished musical partners, including legendary contralto Ewa Podles, this collection offers a fascinating celebration of a remarkable voice and it's enduring artistic legacy. UPC: 5902547021584Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Wasiucionek-Malgorzata Potera - Dream & Beyond (CD) (New (N))
Dream & Beyond, the captivating new release from the acclaimed duo Malgorzata Wasiucionek-Potera (violin) and Andrzej Karalow (piano). Following their Fryderyk 2024-nominated album Life & Beyond, the duo returns with an evocative concept album exploring the ethereal landscapes of dreams and modern chamber repertoire. Anchored by a poetic literary motif by Maciej Papierski and featuring original artwork by Karalow, the program brings together short masterpieces by contemporary giants-from the subtle Japanese lyricism of Toru Takemitsu to the turbulent intensity of Einojuhani Rautavaara and Erkki-Sven Tuur's syncopated Conversio. Highlighted by the world-premiere recording of Karalow's own Air, Dream & Beyond is a masterclass in chamber intimacy, virtuosity, and atmospheric storytelling. UPC: 5902547022505Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: The sound and the fury - Missa Salve Diva Parens (CD) (New (N))
Obrecht's Missa Salve Diva Parens stands as one of the most compelling polyphonic mass cycles of the late 15th century, exemplifying the Franco-Flemish school at it's height. Composed during a period of shifting musical influence, Obrecht was Europe's preeminent master of the mass genre until Josquin des Prez's ascendancy following his death. What distinguishes this work is it's enigmatic nature: unlike typical liturgical masses anchored to the church calendar, the Missa Salve Diva Parens presents a profound puzzle. UPC: 4260307434229Label: Fra BernardoRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Litauisches Kammerorchester - Echoes Of The Forest - Waldszenen & Clarinet Con (CD) (New (N))
The piano is becoming too confining for me, Robert Schumann lamented - sensing that entirely different sounds still lay dormant in his music. Andreas N. Tarkmann (b. 1956) has now awakened precisely those sounds. The composer and arranger is a master of subtle transformation. For his new CD, he has arranged two Schumann works for chamber orchestra - with astonishingly natural results. Waldszenen, Op. 82, originally written for piano, shine with new colors in Tarkmann's orchestral version. Schumann's Violin Concerto in D minor appears here as a clarinet concerto, transposed one note lower and gently reimagined. As a personal bonus, Tarkmann contributes his own miniature, September, for clarinet and string orchestra - an enchanting bonus track. Belgian clarinetist Roeland Hendrikx, known for his warm tone and subtle expression, performs alongside the renowned Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Vilmantas Kaliunas. UPC: 4039956926108Label: Coviello ClassicsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Gustaf Sjokvists Kammarkor - Hogalidsmassan - Sanctuary Mass (CD) (New (N))
About Hogalidsmassan - A Sanctuary MassHogalidskyrkan, one of Stockholm's finest examples of National Romantic architecture, was inaugurated on 10 June 1923. The church closed for extensive renovation in March 2021, and Hogalidsmassan - A Sanctuary Mass was commissioned to mark it's centenary. It was premiered in the church on 10 June 2023, as part of the reopening of the renovated interior.The church's architect, Ivar Tengbom, worked closely with Archbishop Nathan Soderblom, sometimes described as the church's 'theological architect'. Soderblom was deeply interested in the ways in which God is understood across different religious traditions. His theology was influenced, among other things, by Persian religion and by the idea of God as the one who holds the whole world in his hand. This holistic vision - of a God embracing the entire universe - is reflected in Hogalidskyrkan and forms an important point of departure for the Mass.Hogalidsmassan draws on the traditional musical and textual structure of the Christian Mass, while presenting it in Swedish. The six movements - Kyrie, Gloria and Laudamus, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei and Benedicamus - bring together tradition and the present in a contemporary liturgical expression.Each movement is connected to objects, spaces and symbols within Hogalidskyrkan, whose rich visual language draws on biblical narratives, church history, the history of religion and contemporary culture. The text and music explore the complexity of creation and human existence, expressing both praise and anguish, God's call and the hope of a God who accompanies us through life.The text was written by Gunilla Linden, who served as vicar of Hogalid Parish from 2018 to 2025. The music was composed by Matthew Peterson. UPC: 822359005310Label: Proprius RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Eugene Ormandy - Ormandy Conducts Sibelius (CD) (New (N))
Eugene Ormandy was among the first great conductors to record Sibelius's symphonies. The recording of the Second Symphony dates back to as early as 1947, and the Fifth to 1954. Critics maintain that, although Ormandy later conducted these symphonies in stereo, he never again matched the extraordinary results achieved in these two mono versions. Despite the age of the recordings, both symphonies - along with the other pieces included on the two CDs - boast superb sound quality. UPC: 8051773574375Label: Urania RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Gerit Lense - Haas & Liszt: Gerit Lense Vol. 3 (CD) (New (N))
Gerit Lense's concept is to shed light on the personalities and compositional styles of the two wonderful musicians and composers, Joseph Haas and Franz Liszt, and to trace their life stories through the various stages of their lives. To this end, he has selected piano works composed around the time each composer was 40 years old, as well as works from later in their lives: Joseph Haas was about 65 years old, and Franz Liszt was about 72 years old. UPC: 4260052386736Label: Ars ProduktionRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Aukso / Chamber Orch Of City Of Tychy / Camerata - Musica Sacromontana (Uk) (CD) (New (N))
Discover the rich musical heritage of Poland's Holy Mountain sanctuary with this captivating recording from the Musica Sacromontana Festival. Jozef Zeidler's Litany in C major to the Mother of God reveals the elegance, expressive depth and radiant beauty of Polish Classicism, while Franz Anton Hoffmeister's Sinfonia in C major brings symphonic brilliance and Classical charm. Preserved in the historic archives of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, these works offer a fascinating journey into the musical treasures of the 18th century. A special tribute to the memory of the distinguished bass-baritone Jaroslaw Brek. UPC: 5902547020761Label: Dux Recording Prod.Release Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Arturo Toscanini - New York Recordings - Arturo Toscanini (CD) (New (N))
This new edition of the famous recordings Toscanini made with the New York Philharmonic between 1929 and 1936 is not just another version of the releases previously issued by RCA and independent labels. On the contrary, it is a revolutionary edition that - thanks to sophisticated restoration tools - allows listeners to experience these formidable interpretations with unprecedented sound quality. UPC: 8051773574405Label: Urania RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Johannes Skoog - Before & After (CD) (New (N))
ATMA Classique presents Before and After, the new album by Swedish organist Johannes Skoog, winner of First Prizeand the Gerard-Coulombe Bach Prize at the 2024 International Organ Competition of Canada. Recorded on the magnificent Letourneau organ at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton, the album brings together works by Bach, Mehldau, Alain, Unander-Scharin, Howells, Nyman, and Durufle, all centered on a single theme: howcomposers draw upon the legacy of their predecessors to transform and extend it. This release marks the sixthcollaboration between ATMA Classique and the Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC), continuing apartnership dedicated to showcasing the competition's prize-winning organists.Considered one of Sweden's most promising young organists, Johannes Skoog has enjoyed a remarkable rise tointernational prominence. Following his success at the International Organ Competition of Canada in 2024, he wasappointed organist to the Royal Court of Sweden, a position he has held since April 2025. He has performed at venuesincluding Bozar in Brussels, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Stockholm City Hall. UPC: 722056295123Label: Atma ClassiqueRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Christoph Ullrich - Domenico Scarlatti: Complete Pno Sons Vol. 13 (CD) (New (N))
There's a rumour going round that, over the course of a concert evening, a pianist's fingers do as much physical work as if he were single-handedly hauling a large grand piano up to the fifth floor of a building. Could that be true? - Let's assume it is. Which floor would 'our' Steinway D have reached by now, over the course of the entire project covering all of Scarlatti's piano sonatas? - Each double CD takes about five days to record; one day is perhaps equivalent to three concert evenings; this is the 15th recorded volume; and how long has Christoph Ullrich been practising?... Let's say the 999th floor, by a conservative estimate. This Scarlatti project, spread over 17 years, is a pianist's Iron Man. Sorry, sportspeople, you'll have to be particularly strong now;-) - What does an Iron Man do all the time whilst he's running? Does he have creative ideas like our hero? Does he say to himself, for example, 'Watch out, I'll take the step after next 2 cm to the right', or 'I'll do a little jump'? A quick dribble. Three hops on one leg? Or shall I give myself a quick tap on the ear? - Nothing of the sort, but rather: persevere. Our man, on the other hand - Christoph Ullrich - is, like his master who sponsored the compositions, brimming with ideas; he trills and plays octaves all over the place, improvises within the repeats or doesn't, switches hands - I wonder what that would look like with the legs of an iron man - and, best of all, he never tires! Sonata 536 sounds as fresh as Sonata 1! Let's say a creative idea is equivalent to 100 metres - OK, OK, I'll stop Christoph Ullrich's - and indeed my own - enthusiasm for this almost immeasurable treasure from the pen of Domenico Scarlatti grows with every sonata. It inspires and brings joy.When the 555th Sonata has faded away, a second black wing will grow on our beloved grand piano, with it's many light, delicate hues, and it will float away into the heavens, where it will continue to trill, warble, mourn, rejoice and dance a waltz with Domenico Scarlatti and Christoph Ullrich UPC: 4009850028307Label: Tacet RecordsRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Octavians - Follow The Star! (CD) (New (N))
Follow the Star: On their new GENUIN album, the award-winning Octavians invite listeners on a musical journey through the Christmas season. Traditional chorales, timeless Christmas classics, and beloved melodies from different countries come together in distinctive arrangements to create an atmospheric program that moves between anticipation, silence, and festive joy. The unmistakable a cappella sound of the German vocal ensemble makes the warmth, intimacy, and quiet message of Christmas immediately tangible. UPC: 4260036259841Label: GenuinRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Jenny Lin - For Artur Schnabel (CD) (New (N))
The commissioned works do not attempt to imitate Schnabel. They honor him through different paths. Some draw inspiration from Schnabel's own compositions; others respond to Schnabel the pianist - his recordings, repertoire, and sound. The result is not a single kind of tribute, but a collection of personal responses, each shaped by a different encounter with Schnabel's life and work.The following composer notes offer personal introductions to each of the commissioned works. In their own words, the composers describe the ideas and influences that shaped their pieces, allowing each work to be heard not only as a tribute to Schnabel, but as a living response to the piano tradition he helped define. - Jenny Lin UPC: 053479229205Label: Sono LuminusRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Marvin Gaye - Jazzy Soul 1961-1962 (CD) (New (N))
Realisee par Olivier Julien, cette anthologie reunit les premiers enregistrements de Marvin Gaye pour Tamla (1961- 1962) et retrace les debuts d'un artiste encore en quête de son identite. D'abord crooner influence par Nat King Cole, il revele sur The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye une voix elegante au service de grands standards du jazz. Tres vite, Berry Gordy l'oriente vers une soul plus directe, don't temoignent ses premiers succes, Stubborn Kind of Fellow et Hitch Hike. Cette selection met en lumiere la naissance d'un immense chanteur, deja dote d'un phrase exceptionnel et d'une sensibilite unique, a l'aube d'une carriere qui fera de lui l'une des plus grandes figures de la soul. Patrick FReMEAUX Compiled by Olivier Julien, this anthology brings together Marvin Gaye's earliest recordings for Tamla (1961-1962) and traces the beginnings of an artist still searching for his musical identity. Initially a crooner inspired by Nat King Cole, he displays on The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye an elegant voice devoted to timeless jazz standards. Before long, Berry Gordy steered him toward a more direct soul sound, as reflected in his first hit singles, Stubborn Kind of Fellow and Hitch Hike. This collection highlights the emergence of a remarkable vocalist, already endowed with exceptional phrasing and a unique emotional sensitivity, on the threshold of a career that would establish him as one of the greatest figures in soul music. Patrick FReMEAUXTHE SOULFUL MOODS OF MARVIN GAYE - 1961 : (I'm AFRAID) THE MASQUERADE IS OVER - MY FUNNY VALENTINE - WITCHCRAFT - EASY LIVING - HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN (HOW HIGH IS THE SKY) - LOVE FOR SALE - ALWAYS - HOW HIGH THE MOON - LET YOUR CONSCIENCE BE YOUR GUIDE - NEVER LET YOU GO - YOU DON't KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. 45T - 1962 : SANDMAN - I'm YOURS, YOU'RE MINE - SOLDIER'S PLEA - TAKING MY TIME - STUBBORN KIND OF FELLOW - IT HURT ME TOO - HITCH HIKE - HELLO THERE ANGELDIRECTION ARTISTIQUE : OLIVIER JULIEN UPC: 3561302594224Label: Fremeaux HeritageRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Con:Trust - Was Is Is To Come (CD) (New (N))
Ten years ago, Marius Staible and Daniel Roth founded the accordion duo con: trust. Now their album Was, is, is to come is being released. Con: trust's current artistic identity unfolds between Bach and Mozart. New works, original compositions, and close collaboration with composers continually broaden the duo's horizons - experienced yet still searching, precise yet curious. Perhaps it is precisely this tension that keeps their music so alive. UPC: 4262565890106Label: Ars ProduktionRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Elena Denisova - Vn Concertant Xxi Vol. 2 (CD) (New (N))
All works on this new album are recorded live in the version or arrangement that can be heard as World Premiere Recordings, some of them as part of the Salzburg Festival 2025 - wonderfully interpreted by Elena Denisova (violin), the Austrian Gustav Mahler Ensemble under the direction of Alexei Kornienko. Franz Hummel's Violin Concerto in memoriam Max Reger was premiered and recorded at the Max Reger Days in Weiden/Germany in 2016 in the presence of the composer. Violinist Elena Denisova arranged Stravinsky's Suite for Violin and Piano in a version for Violin and Orchestra, which brings to light completely new timbres and a surprising musical appearance. Vol. 1 of this edition has been published with the title Violin Concertos XXI (TXA17093). UPC: 4250702801962Label: TyxartRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Zenaida Pally - Zenaida Pally - Operatic Recital (CD) (New (N))
A great voice of Romanian opera in rare archival recordingsWith her velvety tone, extraordinary vocal range, and compelling dramatic presence, Zenaida Palla (1919-1997) became one of the most distinguished Romanian mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Supraphon is now bringing her rare archival recordings together in a single album for the first time, presenting the singer in roles that showcase her vocal and dramatic artistry to the fullest. The album's repertoire ranges from the noble serenity of Handel's Xerxes and the sorrow of Gluck's Orfeo through French operatic roles - Thomas's Mignon, Massenet's Charlotte, Saint-Saens's Dalila, and Bizet's Carmen - to her electrifying Verdian portrayals of Azucena and Amneris. The highlight of the album is the extensive trial scene from Act IV of Aida, in which Zenaida Pally fully unleashes her dramatic temperament and expressive intensity. Her partner as Radames is the Romanian tenor Garbis Zobian (1915-2002). The recordings were made between 1953 and 1958 in Prague and Bucharest. Zenaida Pally is accompanied on these recordings by leading Czech and Romanian orchestras conducted by Vaclav Kaslik, Jaroslav Vogel, and Edgar Cosma. The new digital remastering brings out the unique colour of Pally's voice, the richness of her expression, and the dramatic power of these rare recordings. UPC: 099925438623Label: SupraphonRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: CD
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Serpentwithfeet - Sentinel (LP) (New (N))
UPC: 5016958113285Label: One Little IndependeRelease Date: 1.1.27Format: Vinyl
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Marilyn Manson - Antichrist Superstar - 30th Anniversary Edition (2 LP, Iridescent Red with Gold Swirl) (New (N))
30th Anniversary release of Marilyn Manson's pivotal album 'Antichrist Superstar'. Remastered 2xLP on Iridescent Red with Gold Swirl Vinyl featuring the complete album, deluxe gatefold packaging, and a bonus 24 page booklet including previously unreleased photography and hand written lyrics and sketches from Manson's personal notebooks from the Antichrist era. Waxwork Records proudly presents the 30th Anniversary Edition of Marilyn Manson’s Antichrist Superstar, the landmark 1996 album that shattered boundaries, provoked controversy, and forever altered the landscape of alternative music. This ferocious collision of industrial, metal, and theatrical rock remains one of the defining albums of the 1990s. Tracklist: A Irresponsible Hate Anthem A The Beautiful People A Dried Up, Tied And Dead To The World A Tourniquet B Little Horn B Cryptorchid B Deformography B Wormboy B Mister Superstar C Angel With The Scabbed Wings C Kinderfeld C Antichrist Superstar C 1996 D Minute Of Decay D The Reflecting God D Man That You Fear D Empty Sounds of Hate UPC: 850078789952Label: Waxwork RecordsRelease Date: 12.30.26Format: Vinyl
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Alliance Entertainment Pre-Order: Marilyn Manson - Antichrist Superstar - 30th Anniversary Edition (Cassette) (New (N))
Waxwork Records proudly presents the 30th Anniversary Edition of Marilyn Manson’s Antichrist Superstar, the landmark 1996 album that shattered boundaries, provoked controversy, and forever altered the landscape of alternative music. This ferocious collision of industrial, metal, and theatrical rock remains one of the defining albums of the 1990s. Tracklist: A Irresponsible Hate Anthem A The Beautiful People A Dried Up, Tied And Dead To The World A Tourniquet B Little Horn B Cryptorchid B Deformography B Wormboy B Mister Superstar C Angel With The Scabbed Wings C Kinderfeld C Antichrist Superstar C 1996 D Minute Of Decay D The Reflecting God D Man That You Fear D Empty Sounds of Hate UPC: 850078789983Label: Waxwork RecordsRelease Date: 12.30.26Format: Cassette
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