The starting point of Shchedrin's composition is the tune from Chopin's Prelude in C minor No.28 Op.20. Recorded in the Kongressaal in Munich, it is performed by Rodion Shchedrin himself, Nicolas Economou, Paul Gulda and the American jazz pianist…

A musical duel... An artistic masterpice... A grand piano competition between two of Scandinavia's finest pianists, Staffan Scheja and Roland Pöntinnen. A classical programme that will delight all audiences.

The three Sonatinas Opus 137 were written in 1816, one of Schubert’s happiest and most prolific years. He modelled them on the Sonatas of Mozart, but they are full of unmistakable Schubertian lyricism which was much admired by Brahms. The arpeggione…

On 17 July 1986, Nathan Milstein played his last public recital in the Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. The recital included the Bach Chaconne, one of the towering masterpieces of Western music and one of the most difficult to do justice to. Milstein was…

Jacques Loussier is the soloist for the world première of his piano concerto PLAYADES. The Munich Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Jean-Pierre Wallez.

Jacques Loussier's trumpet concerto is played by Bernard Soustrot (trumpet) and the Munich Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Jean-Pierre Wallez.

This live recording, from the Philharmonie features the European premiére of Lionel Hampton's King David Suite. Written for symphony orchestra and jazz musicians, it was performed by Lionel Hampton (vibraphone), Junior Mance (piano), Jimmy Woody…

Lionel Hampton is one of the grand old men of jazz. In this concert, he plays with a line-up of musicians who, like him, helped to make the history of jazz: Junior Mance (piano), Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Al Grey (trombone), Jimmy Woody (bass)…

A programme featuring the children of three celebrated musicians making a name for themselves. With a solid, tongue-in- cheek style, this ensemble knows how to entertain an audience.

Junko Onishi is one of the most exciting new discoveries of 'Blue Note'. Her imaginative interpretations of music from Duke Ellington to Sonny Rollins, together with her own compositions, have shown her to be a virtuoso pianist and composer of…