Peter Hollens Misty Mountains: Songs Inspired by The Hobbit And Lord of The Rings (2016)

Zorn’s latest book of music for piano trio is inspired by the writings and thought of the elusive mystical figure Georges Gurdjieff. The music is expansive, ranging from heartfelt lyricism to textural madness and is brilliantly performed by a tight trio of musical masters—treasured members of Zorn’s innermost circle. Brian Marsella, Jorge Roeder, and Ches Smith form a fiery, soulful unit capable of jumping from a whisper to a scream at the drop of a hat. Following up on their acclaimed debut Suite for Piano, they continue their exploration of Zorn’s challenging compositions in this stunning collection of music that transports you to a beautiful new world of spirituality and emotional depth.

Baking One's Way Through a Sweet Life, with Great Recipes

The Normyn Suites is both a requiem and celebration, inspired by the life and death of the bandleader’s 15-year-old dog, a female mini dachshund named Normyn. The third album by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra features a pair of suites - the first of which is an exploration of the stages of grieving, while the second is a reflection on love and loss. In keeping with the MLO’s eclectic musical palette, the album features several collaborations with Elvis Costello, with contributions by Bill Frisell, Nels Cline, and JSWISS as well as two bonus offerings with Donny McCaslin.

Nanako Sugiura's album Hello from the Northland is a captivating collection of piano pieces themed around Nordic music. The album features Carl Nielsen's "Six Humoresque-Bagatelles Op. 11," Hannikainen's "Piano Music for Children Op. 22," Grieg's "6 Norwegian Mountain Melodies, EG 108a, Jón Leifs "Icelandic Dances, Op. 11 "Rimnadaslog" II. Melartin's "Six Pieces Op. 118" and "Lyric Pieces Op. 59 'Barcarolle" and Michio Mamiya's "Nihon no Kodomo." These pieces reflect the rich emotions and unique sounds inspired by the nature and culture of the Nordic regions. Sugiura's delicate touch and expressive power breathe new life into these compositions, enchanting listeners with their beauty.

Classic fM: Movies - The Ultimate Collection is a 3CD box set compilation of original movie theme songs from all of eternity. This was put together by Classic fM, who released this courtesy of UCJ Music, a Universal company.