The Enea Baroque Orchestra, founded by the mezzo-soprano Francesca Ascioti in 2018, is currently regarded as the best Roman Baroque authority because of the high quality of its musicians. On this album the ensemble turns to Johann Adolf Hasses masterpiece, the Neapolitan Baroque opera Enea in Caonia (Aeneas in Chaonia), a genuine gem within the genre of the serenata. The libretto was inspired by Book III of Vergils Aeneid, the most famous epic poem in Latin literature. It was very fortunate that Hasse and Aeneas crossed paths in Italy, for both of them a new adoptive home, and breathed new life into this work.

In this Carus release, Frieder Bernius leads soloists from Kammerchor Stuttgart in a selection of transcriptions by Clytus Gottwald and original compositions for chorus subdivided into multiple parts, in this case, up to 16 parts. The arrangements, here of songs originally for solo voice and piano, demonstrate Gottwald's mastery of this niche genre; he has also made remarkably effective choral transcriptions of chamber music and work for full orchestra. The arrangements, of songs by Ravel, Debussy, and Schumann, work beautifully as choral music, even as independent compositions, considered apart from their sources.

Corelli's Op. 6 contains two types of concerto, one termed da chiesa, the other da camera. The first eight concertos of the set belong to the former category, while the remaining four, of a less ostensibly serious character, belong to the second. Sometimes the differences are little more than terminological since there are, for instance, several clearly dance-orientated movements among the da chiesa concertos. The Brandenburg Consort give an affectionate and stylish account of these works…The playing is full of vitality and also responsive to the satisfying sounds inherent in Corelli's rich ripieno textures. The concertino group of two violins and cello also comes over effectively, providing that balanced contrast between small and larger units of sound.

This new album by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra focuses on works by Perttu Haapanen (b. 1972), one of the most important and interesting Finnish composers of his generation. It includes a recently-written Flute Concerto with Yuki Koyama as soloist and conducted by Dima Slobodeniouk, and two other works conducted by Hannu Lintu: a song-cycle written for soprano Helena Juntunen and an orchestral work, Compulsion Island, written for the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Compulsion Island was written to a commission from the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and makes full use of the resources of a full-sized symphony orchestra.

Two CD set. Greenslade's innovative, groundbreaking and dynamic performances captured by the BBC on two discs. Featuring all of Greenslade's BBC sessions, recorded between 1973 and 1974. Includes two In Concert performances recorded a year apart, offering a glimpse of the excellence of the band in a live environment. 24-page booklet with an interview of Dave Greenslade and liner notes by Chris Welch Approx 120 mins of music, 20 tracks, fully remastered. Formed in September 1972 in the wake of Colosseum's split by ex-members keyboard player Dave Greenslade and bassist Tony Reeves, with keyboardist Dave Lawson and drummer Andrew McCulloch, Greenslade made their live debut at Frankfurt's Zoom Club in November 1972. In January 1973 Greenslade recorded their first BBC session for Bob Harris's Sounds Of The 70s and their TV debut followed a few weeks later, on BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test.

"Gloria Estefan - The Dutch Collection" is a special compilation album by the renowned Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released exclusively in the Netherlands.

Four CD set containing eight albums from the vocalist and activist: Mark Twain, Belafonte Sings the Blues, Calypso, to Wish You a Merry Christmas, Belafonte Sings the Caribbean, Belafonte, An Evening with Belafonte and Love Is a Gentle Thing.

Mt. Joy delivers their most raw and reflective album yet with their fourth LP, Hope We Have Fun. Capturing the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of life on the road with soaring melodies and soul-stirring lyrics. From the anthemic "Highway Queen" to the introspective "In The Middle," this record cements the band's place at the top of indie rock - just as they take their biggest leap yet onto arena stages across the world.

Two years after releasing the Frontier's Edge EP, The Budos Band arereturning with their first full-length since 2020's Long in the Tooth.Titled simply VII, the new album sees them doing what they do best:laying down hypnotic, horn-spiked grooves that menace andmesmerize in equal measure.Produced by Budos guitarist Tom Brenneck with Simon Guzmánengineering, VII features 11 tightly constructed new tracks that drawon the group's wide range of influences, sounding like only the Budoscan. It's music for getting down, for nighttime drives, and for alternateheadspaces a beguiling mix of mystery and rhythm that stands withthe formidable work they've released in their two decades ofrecording.VII was recorded in California and serves as The Budos Band's firstfull-length album on Diamond West, the independent label founded in2023 by Tankel and Brenneck.

Chicago returned from a career dip in 1982 with "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and continued to hit with power ballads, among them "Hard Habit to Break" and "You're the Inspiration," all sung by Peter Cetera. But the streak continued after Cetera departed in 1985, as Jason Scheff stepped in and Chicago went on to score hits like "Will You Still Love Me?," and "Look Away," which are all heard here.

DJ-Kicks, the acclaimed series of officially licensed mix albums released by !K7 Music remains a collectible gold standard of the genre. Since 1993, the Berlin-based label has worked with a wide range of DJs and producers like Carl Craig, Nightmares on Wax, and Peggy Gou, outlasting similarly eclectic series like Back to Mine and FABRICLIVE. Some past editions have leaned on popular club songs to draw in listeners, but in an astonishing first for the series, U.K. multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ William Holland (a.k.a Quantic, Quantic Soul Orchestra and other aliases) works with all exclusive songs from himself, friends and collaborators.

Spectacular western movies and moments to remember from and with Maestro Morricone himself. Ennio Morricone composed over 400 scores for cinema and television, as well as over 100 classical works. He was not only well known for iconic western soundtracks but also for film music for socially critical films and movies like “Cinema Paradiso”, “The Desert of the Tartars” and “The Working Class Goes to Heaven”. Ennio Morricone was interested in a variety of things and socially committed. Morricone cannot be reduced to western film music as he surely is one of the most successful composers of all time. This concert from 2004 with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester is one of the very few recordings where he conducts his own music. It was the first public appearance of the Maestro conducting his own music in Germany and is now available for the first time on all DSPs and on CD. The album contains a representative collection of his most famous film music including The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West, A Fistful of Dynamite, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, The Untouchables and many more.

Tonton Macoute was a progressive jazz/rock band formed in the UK in 1971 from the remaining 4 musicians of Windmill after the death of lead singer/guitarist Dick Scott in a road accident whilst on tour. Both bands were managed by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikely (Matthews Southern Comfort/The Herd/and Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Titch). The personnel consisted of Paul French-vox and keys, Dave Knowles- vox, sax and flute, Chris Gavin (Gavin Wilkinson)-guitar and bass, and Nigel Reveler-drums and percussion, Paul went on to form Voyager who charted in 1979 with a song entitled Halfway Hotel. They released 3 albums too, before disbanding in 1982. They have recently reformed to release the album Eyecontact. He performs regularly at The Piano, 106 Kensington High St.

In Square Circle is a 1985 studio album released by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder (his twentieth overall). The album features the hits "Part-Time Lover", "Go Home" and "Overjoyed" (which was left off Wonder's 1979 album Journey through the Secret Life of Plants and re-recorded for this album). The album won Wonder the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 28th Grammy Awards (his fourth award in the category, and his 13th Grammy overall). In Square Circle broke into the Top 5 on the Pop Albums chart and spent 12 weeks at #1 on the Top R&B Albums chart.

American-Austrian pianist Dalal is captivating audiences with her nuanced and soothing recordings of works by some of the most popular composers in the modern classical genre. With a delicate touch and profound understanding of the style, Dalal offers listeners a tranquil journey through emotive soundscapes. Piano Lounge is an exploration of 36 piano tracks by some of the most popular neoclassical composers of the 21st century, including Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Joep Beving, and many more. The music invites a pause, a moment of stillness in a fast-paced world, creating an atmosphere of pure, calming relaxation, and Dalal's interpretations highlight the signature characteristics of the contemporary masters: flowing melodies, minimalist structures, and a deeply introspective quality. Her previous recordings, including albums dedicated to the beloved compositions of Einaudi, such as "The 50 Greatest Einaudi Pieces" and "The Einaudi Sound", showcase a commitment to preserving the calm and relaxed mood inherent in this music. Dalal's performances are characterized by a clarity and warmth that allows the beauty of these popular compositions to resonate fully.