Christmas at The Castle

They’re back! After releasing 2016’s best-selling album in the UK, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are reuniting for a new record: ‘Together Again’. It follows the phenomenal success of their album ‘Together’ which has now reached double-platinum status, with over 600,000 copies sold in the UK. Two of the greatest voices in the world, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have received countless prestigious awards, record breaking sales, and chart successes. Over his extraordinary 30 year career, Michael’s outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history.

Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic present a live recording of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated ballet The Nutcracker, set for release in conjunction with the soundtrack for Disney's new film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, for which Dudamel conducted the original James Newton Howard score.

This stunning audiophile download celebrates one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved works, The Nutcracker. The ballet is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Under the leadership of acclaimed conductor Andre Previn, the London Symphony Orchestra blends clarity with flawless technique. Upheld to the highest standards, Previn delivered a masterful interpretation of this historic work complemented by the orchestra’s relentless commitment.

As a Japanese cellist, Michiaki Ueno wishes to introduce the world to the remarkable body of music composed in his homeland. At first glance, this might seem like a conventional statement - something anyone might say. Yet, when we consider his background, the words take on a different weight.

Tine Thing Helseth is a Norwegian trumpet soloist specializing in classical repertoire. Since her breakthrough in 2006 with the Eurovision Young Musician Finale, Tine Thing Helseth's development has moved on at an amazing pace. In 2009 she was made a Borletti-Buitoni Fellow, and her diary is now filled with concert dates all over the world. On 'My Heart is Ever Present', Tine teams up once again with the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, led by Elise Båtnes. Isa Katharina Gericke joins in for versions of Handel's two showpieces for soprano, trumpet and orchestra, plus "Eg veit i Himmelrik ei Borg" (I know a Castle in Heavens High). And among the all time classics of Bach/Gounod, Holst, Reger and others, Tine also presents a beautiful piece she has written herself: "Engledans" (Angels' dance).

Kaori Muraji herself selected popular repertoires such as popular songs, movie music and classical masterpieces, centering on her repertoire that she often plays in recent performances. The songs selected with the desire to send healing and ale with music to all those who endure the corona wreck are a collection of gems that are loved across genres. In addition, Kaori Muraji's feelings are included in the album title.