This young Italian pianist is not only a formidable technician but also an original musical thinker whose performances seek to illuminate, after unconventional ways, the true nature of the repertoire he plays” - Jeffrey Tate (2004).

“My heart skipped a beat when [The Italian Job] from La Serenissima and Adrian Chandler landed on my desk, such was my enjoyment of their Gramophone Awards-shortlisted Vivaldi Four Seasons recording (AV2344). So to discover that with this all-Italian assortment of sinfonias and concertos they’ve actually topped their 2016 triumph – and apparently effortlessly – gives me no small amount of pleasure.”

Cellist Inbal Segev debuts on AVIE, with pianist Juho Pohjonen, in the romantic repertoire of Chopin, Grieg and Schumann.

With this new series entitled Salon de musique , Alpha presents recordings made by artists who have enlivened the Festival of Salon de Provence for some years now: the pianist Eric le Sage, who has made many recordings for Alpha, the clarinetist Paul Meyer etc… with cellist Claudio Bohórquez, they have now put two Beethoven trios on disc.By 1798, the year Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Trio for piano, clarinet and cello op.11, he was already well-known in Vienna as a remarkable improviser and an ambitious young composer.

The virtuosic performance of Vienna Bach Consort conducted by its genius maestro Ruben Dubrovsky at Vienna’s St. Stephan’s Cathedral will carry its audience along to original sound impressions of Vivaldi’s time. The magnificent setting of St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the artistic peak of orchestra and conductor will be enhanced by the appearance of the adorable Vivica Genaux. The US-mezzosoprano is famous for her extraordinary interpretation of baroque repertoire. This concert captivates with its exceptional relation of sacral music and acoustic impressions. Vienna Bach Consort featuring mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux, conducted by Ruben Dubrovsky: an exceptional music experience!

Having sold over one million records as the front man of Lawson, singer-songwriter Andy announces his first solo release. After spending six months in Nashville writing, recording and mixing his debut solo album, Cedarmont. The album draws from the strong blues and country influences, as well as the traditional pop/rock sound that made Lawson so successful. His new sound is reminiscent of Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton, as well as John Mayer and James Bay. This new, more raw sound will not only resonate with his existing fan base, but will also establish him with new audiences who appreciate the fusion between Americana and contemporary UK Country. The Nashville inspired strings and drums act as a perfect accompaniment to Andy's smooth and distinctive vocals.

A funny thing happened to easy listening pop around 1968: many of the studio musicians in Los Angeles and New York got turned on to the same hip new sounds as everyone else, and for a brief period, the middle of the road got gently psychedelicized. This led to oddball goodies like the fragmentary, dreamlike The Secret Life of Harpers Bizarre, those weird records where Sebastian Cabot and William Shatner were intoning Bob Dylan like he was Shakespeare, and Claudine Longet's Colours.