Classical

Classical Flamenco is the first album to be released at NativeDSD by HR Recordings. It features guitarist Esteban Gonda in a new DXD recording. The album features a selection of Classical Flamenco music from traditional Spanish flamenco composers before Paco de Lucía. These are real classics of the most pure Spanish flamenco guitar. Music by masters like Sabicas, Mario Escudero, Niño Ricardo, Esteban de Sanlúcar, Manolo Sanlúcar. Along with two original compositions by Esteban Gonda. A real discovery from the very young new classical flamenco guitar player.

The pieces on this recording are performed on a wide variety of instruments. There is a piece for solo harp (Whirlwind), pieces for cello and harp; cello and accordian; two guitars; cello, harp, accordian and piano; through those including the entire ensemble of cello, harp, accordian, two guitars, piano, marimba, string bass, and percussion. Except as noted, the compositions were arranged or transcribed by Richard Amoroso to take advantage of the many instrumental colors available within the group.

SOMM Recordings is pleased to announce Classical Changes, a second disc by the Art Deco Trio, which treats favourite classical pieces to delightful and often dazzling jazz-accented re-workings in variegated arrangements by Iain Farrington.

With Classical Dance – Simply the Best, Alex Christensen and The Berlin Orchestra continue their celebrated success series, in which iconic dance and pop hits are reinterpreted in a lavish, classical guise. Since the very first installment, Christensen has shaped a unique style with his blend of orchestral grandeur, club beats, and cinematic dynamics – and with Volume 6, he once again delivers a collection of tracks that combine nostalgia with goosebump moments.

With delights from composers such as Sir Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams, performances from UK classical artists including Dame Sarah Connolley and Ian Bostridge, and stunning works evocative of the great British landscape, British Classical Selections offers an eclectic insight into classical repertoire from and about Great Britain. This compilation is the first in a series of country focused selections, including selections from France and Germany.

We’re delighted to share news of John Rutter’s first orchestral album for several years: Classical Tranquillity, recorded with Manchester Camerata. The new release comprises tranquil classical music by a selection of composers, including J.S. Bach, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Erik Satie, newly arranged and orchestrated by John Rutter. There’s also an orchestral version of John’s choral setting of Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.

Classical Jazz Guitar presents nine well known Standards along with Original Works by Onur Alakavuklar.

All Classical Portland is thrilled to announce that the GRAMMY®

Classical Soul Volume One’ by Alexis Ffrench is a collection of original compositions for piano & orchestra, interspersed with tiny snippets of beloved soul anthems dotted throughout the record as palette cleansers, recorded at Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard’s renowned Miraval Studios. Composer, pianist & producer Alexis Ffrench is one of the UK’s most distinctive and groundbreaking artists, who pioneered the genre ‘Classical Soul’, has amassed over 1 billion streams on his catalogue, and performed at the King’s Coronation Concert to an audience of over 18 million viewers.

Classical guitar and flute arrangements covering music from the Baroque and Classical era's creating moods from energetic and stately to romantic and light-hearted.