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Please note we only add proposed releases to this list when all the details are known. It does not include all our future recordings.
All samples are copyright of divine art ltd and its associate companies and the artists, and are to be used for preview only. Copying and other unauthorised use prohibited.
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photo steve macdonald
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diversions ddv 24150
SMILE
Carol Jarvis (trombone) and orchestra
This wonderful recording of classic songs and three new pieces specially composed for the CD, is issued in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support to which a substantial contribution will be made for every CD sold. The splendid musicians have all given their services free, and the cover design has been produced by household name Rolf Harris.
The CD is due in the high street shops in early March and will be an ideal Mother's Day gift. Pre-release orders can now be made - only direct from us. This CD will be available in all good stores in the UK but outside Britain, only from the Divine Art online store.
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divine art dda 25072
Guido: The Four Seasons
Vivaldi's Suite 'The Four Seasons' is probably the best known of all baroque works - at least a few seconds of it are! - possibly it is also the most mis-used music ever! Here is another 'Four Seasons' also from the 18th century, by the little known but quite exceptional composer G.A. Guido. The work lasts for 66 minutes and contains a wide range of early and baroque styles. Performed by New Chamber Opera Ensemble, it is a revelation and a piece which should be as ubiquitous as it's namesake. For release autumn 2010.
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divine art dda 21219
HANDEL: Suites for Harpsichord (2CD)
Though we usually prefer to record rarities, new and rediscovered masterpieces, we do sometimes make an exception and add to our catalogue music from the established repertoire. Here we have nine sublime Suites for Harpsichord by G F Handel, performed by Gilbert Rowland, one of the UK's most accomplished musicians, whose recent 13-CD set of Soler sonatas for Naxos will set standards for years to come. This 2-CD set will be released around th end of 2010
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divine art dda 25073
"The Piano at the Ballet"
This is the third of our series of recordings of transcriptions, original works and fantasias based on Carnival, Ballet and Opera and sequels by Anthony Goldstone to his wonderful recent discs "A Night at the Opera" and "The Piano at the Carnival" - all critically acclaimed and wonderful music. To be released in May.
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preview (Ballet) mp3: Pas de Deux from Minkus's "Don Quixote"
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THE AVISON EDITION
divine art dda 21215:
AVISON: Keyboard Sonatas, op, 5 and 7 (2CD)
This is the last in our survey of Avison's orchestral and chamber works and again demonstrates the fine baroque work of Charles Avison. Performed by Gary Cooper, harpsichord, wioth Pavlo Beznosiuk and Caroline Balding (violins) and cellist Robin Michael. all from the Avison Ensemble which has been called "the best period-instrument ensemble in Europe". These 2 CD sets are all at midprice.
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metier msvcd92104
Music by David Gorton
The exceptional Kreutzer Quartet have made several critically acclaimed discs for Metier and appear on this new CD of chamber and solo works by accomplished English composer David Gorton. Neil Heyde plays the Sonata for Solo Cello and the Caprices for solo violin are performed by Peter Sheppard Skærved. Released January 2010
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divine art dda 25071
Transcriptions and Temperaments
Premiere recordings of new arrangements of music by J S Bach for solo viola da gamba, transcribed and performed by violist Miriam Morris, using the "Bach" tuning temperament. This disc is delayed due to the artist's personal commitments
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divine art dda25077
"Sacred Hearts + Secret Music " - music by Palestrina and de Rore
Something rather unique, in that this album has been constrcucted not just to present a superb programme of 17th century choral works, but is also a "virtual soundtrack" to the latest novel, "Sacred Hearts" by international best-selling author Sarah Dunant. Performed by female vocal ensembles Musica Secreta and Celestial Sirens (see also dda25062) the album has attracted several rave reviews already and a Gramophone "Editor's Choice' award. The novel is published by Virago (UK) and Random House (USA).
Book trailer on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIWoL0y1QLY
Interview with Sarah about the book and the music http://www.theinterviewonline.co.uk/Archive/Sarah-Dunant-Interview.aspx?Sarah-Dunant
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photo: Jonathan Player
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metier msvcd 92103
Christopher Fox: 'Catalogue Irraisoné'
At the cutting edge of the new avant-garde, the music of Christopher Fox is found on several Metier CDs and is never less than intriguing, often challenging and always finely and thoughtfully constructed. 'Catalogue Irraisoné' is Fox at his most experimental and abstract and is for a group of unaccompanied vocalists including Fox himself. Although often overlaid with instrumental lines in performances of 'Everything you Need to Know' , a larger work of which this forms part, the composer decided that this work was best heard at its boldest and most beautiful 'bare bones' form. The work is presented by Exaudi, directed by James Weeks (photo).
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historic sound ddh 27811
Peter Warlock - collected 78 rpm recordings
Following the success of our similar CD devoted to E J Moeran, this disc contains new digital transfers of many of the historic recordings of Warlock's songs and other music, one or two of which are very rare indeed. Just released on 4 September 2009, this project was suggested and has been sponsored by the Peter Warlock Society and has already met with critical acclaim.
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'Inspiration' - a homage to Maria Curcio
Pianist Anthony Goldstone was one of the incredibly gifted musicians who received tuition from Maria Curico who died earlier this year. This album includes many pieces with which she was associated, and as a bonus, the only known recording by Curcio, made with Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, the Royal COncertgebouw Orchetsra and Otto Klemperer in 1957
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diversions ddv 24146
A Touch of Class
Exceptional young piano duo Rachel and Vanessa Fuidge in their new CD (a Dunelm disc was given limited release in 2005 under the above title) present a fireworks display with works by Gershwin, Milhaud, Saint-Saens, Grieg and more. Astoundingly good and a most entertaining programme.
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metier msv 28516
"Cosmic Light" - piano music by Keith Barnard
Barnard is a British composer whose music is too easy to label as 'New Age' as it is much deeper, inspired by the spiritual and esoteric elements of the universe, but in a style easily accessible and fine music in its own right. These are first recordings of three major pieces, performed by New York pianist Jeffrey Grossman. Available now for delivery early January
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metier msv 28517
Contemporary flute music
Flautist Richard Craig presents a disc of advanced contemporary works by such leading composers as Brian Ferneyhough, James Dillon, Salvatore Sciarrino, Richard Barrett, Evan Johson, Dominik Karski, John Croft and Malin Bång. Leading-edge material - to be released late 2010
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divine art dda25079
Mahler: Symphony no. 10 (in piano transcription)
Christopher White (piano)
A most remarkable musical feat, the first movement of the great final Symphony was transcribed by Ronald Stevenon,, and Christopher White has transcribed the remaining movements, as realised by Deryk Cooke. This CD due for release in March 2010 is absolutely outstanding.
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divine art dda 21218 (2 CD set)
Christopher Langdown "Live in London"
Christopher Langdown is one of the UK's fastest-rising stars of the keyboard and is destined for a long and glittering career as one of the world's top pianists. This wonderful recording of his Wigmore Hall debut in June 2009 features mainly impressionist music - Beethoven, Debussy, Moszkowsky, Scriabin, Satie, Bridge and features the workld premiere of Langdown's Deo Omnis Gloria
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RUSSIAN PIANO MUSIC
Our American branch is issuing a series of discs of Russian Piano Music, much of it rare and all full of tuneful energy. The first five CDs feature top British pianists Anthony Goldstone and Murray McLachlan:
vol. 1 Shostakovich and Comrades (McLachlan) dda25080
vol. 2 Rebikov (Goldstone) - well worth discovering - dda25081
vol. 3 Glière (Goldstone) dda25083
vol. 4 Lyapunov (Goldstone) dda25084
vol. 5 Arensky (Goldstone) dda25085
Vols. 1-3 are now available: vols 4 and 5 will be released in March and April.
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Piano Music by Max Reger
Pianist Peter Seivewright, busy with ongoing series of music by Galuppi and American composers, has recorded Reger's Sonatine in E minor, and the two sets of Variations and Fugue - on themes of Bach and Telemann respectively. Very substantial works indeed. The CD is expected to be out in the summer of next year.
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divine art dda 25079
"Idylls and Elegies"
This CD features music by John Jeffreys (pictured), which even more than his two song-recital CDs we issued last year, demonstrates his place among the top composers of English lyrical and pastoral music; featuring The Philharmonia Orchestra in several works together with songs performed by Jonathan Veira, piano solo pieces and so on. Scheduled for release spring 2010
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divine art dda 21371 (3 CDs)
a special feast of rare flute music
Following the release of their first three discs for Divine Art (Enchantment - dda25054, To Pan and Syrinx - dda25066 and By the River in Spring - dda25069), celebrated duo Kenneth Smith and Paul Rhodes are busy with a very substantial 3-CD set which will feature many first recordings, rare pieces from the late 19th century and deluxe packaging. More details to follow soon, the likely release date is around April/May 2010
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divine art dda 25087
Organ Music by John Ellis, volume 2
One of Britain's most skilled and accomplished composers for the organ, Ellis's work demands to be more widely heard. Following the recent re-issue of volume 1 on Diversions DDV24141 with Ronald Frost, here brilliant young organiast Robin Walker presents some excellent works played on the fine recently restored organ of Bolton Parish Church.
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metier msv 28511 (2CD)
BACH +
A splendid concept sees five of Bach's Cello Suites played by the formidable cellist Ulrich Heinen alongside contemporary works for the instrument by Judith Weir, Howard Skempton, B A Zimmerman, Gerald Barry and Simon Holt.
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diversions ddv 24131-4, ddv24140
Erik Chisholm Piano Music, vols. 1-5
The fascinating, and totally unique and unmistakable music of Erik Chisholm has been championed by Dunelm Records and pianist Murray McLachlan, who has recorded in total 9 CDs of Chisholm's music, all of which will appear in due course. We begin with the first four volumes of piano music, including a wealth of items derived from Scottish melodies and bagpipe tunes.
Volumes 6-9 due out in 2010.
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