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"Percé jusques au fond du coeur" ("Pierced to my heart's depths") is a tragic proclamation of Le Cid's voice, at last put to music by "Mr Charpentier, famed for a thousand works that charmed all of France". This collection of courtly arias, serious songs and drinking songs, played both at the Court of Louis XV and in the inner circles of the French bourgeoisie, is a marvellous maze on the Map of Tendre developed by Charpentier, a poet-musician whose sophistication vies with an irresistible sense of theatricality! Under the direction of Stéphane Fuget, the cream of French vocalists restores the original aura of these gems, with glittering ornamentation.

His first album in forever (two years)! Ty glides smoothly into a wild area with a synthtasm of production redesign, dialing up a wealth of new guitar and keyboard settings. A seething statement of emotional austerity, Harmonizer enraptures the ear, while enabling Ty to cut through dense undergrowth, making groove moves for the body, mind and soul.

Commissioned by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), TWIN CINEMA was written for the Stradivari Quartet and musicians of the SSO for its chamber series (16 April 2022). The concept of the work is based on the Singaporean poetic form of twin cinema, where two separate columns of poetry may be read separately, or across, as a single poem. A well-known twin cinema poem is ‘Two Voices’, penned by the then 13-year-old Janine Shum, about a double narrative contrasting the lives and voices of an Afghan girl and a Singaporean girl.

A violinist, pianist and composer of contemporary music from small ensembles to symphonic orchestras, Grammy nominated Gregor Huebner makes music that is accessibly sophisticated and interesting, breaking down borders in between contemporary music, jazz and world music.

Sebastian Zawadzki is a composer, pianist, conductor, collaborator and producer who has released several albums and collaborated with renowned artists. Inspired equally by classical, electronic and jazz music, Zawadzki's sonic world blends a formal classical training with modern technology.

The John Daversa Big Band is a trailblazing ensemble blending a deep respect for big band tradition with modern, cutting-edge inspirations. Led by the trumpeter, composer, and arranger John Daversa, the band is renowned for its dynamic performances, seamlessly fusing intricate arrangements with spontaneous creativity. The legendary shows at The Baked Potato, an iconic jazz club in Los Angeles, have become must-see events, drawing jazz enthusiasts from all over to experience the energy and musical mastery that defines John’s band. These gigs are not just concerts; they are immersive experiences where each musician's virtuosity shines within the collective sound, creating an atmosphere of both precision and freewheeling spontaneity.

Featuring works by Segovia, Houghton, Puccini, and Tansman. Opposing yet complementary performers can create thrilling artistry - this is the basis on which Contra Guitar Duo was formed by Hamish Strathdee and Emma-Shay Gallenti-Guilfoyle.

William Byrd’s output is particularly notable for the variety of its genres and structural principles. This is particularly evident in his unique keyboard music. The influence that Byrd also had on the development of continental keyboard music remains remarkable. Friederike Chylek follows up on her recent albums – From Byrd To Byrd (OC 1702) and Time stands still (OC 1864) – by performing Byrd's music on a copy of a 1624 Ioannes Ruckers harpsichord by Matthias Griewisch.

Louis Leo Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American trumpeter, singer, entertainer, and bandleader.

Blue: the colour of stardust, the colour of the robe of Urania, the muse who holds the world in her hand.