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The debut album of Producer, Violinist and composer MIKI Kekenj is a large-scale concept album between the epic orchestral sounds, hip-hop Beats and Rap featuring CURSE and the WDR radio orchestra.

Pietro Beltrani is a pianist, composer, and arranger based in Italy. He graduated from the Conservatorio Rossini with full marks and honors, and later obtained a diploma at the International Piano Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola, studying with Franco Scala and Piero Rattalino. Being awarded over 20 prizes in national piano competitions, he has played in all the most important Italian halls and theaters. In 2021, he released his classical debut album with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and founded the Beltrani Modern Piano Trio. His discography ranges from classical music to jazz, and original compositions that bridge these two worlds.

Violinist Esther Abrami’s eponymous Sony Classical debut album is a creative melting pot of different styles of classical music – this 180gm LP Vinyl & standard CD release is full of new and inspiring compositions. The album features new compositions contributed by British composer and pianist Alexis Ffrench, Dutch neo-classical pianist Annelie, French pianist and composer Alban Claudin, Oscar-winning British composer Rachel Portman, British Cellist and composer Julian Lloyd Webber and American film-composer Jacob Shea.

Hey peeps. The initial request for this was Dan Mumm's releases for Neo-Classical Collections of Beethoven, Bach, & Mozart which I have included in this release but as I went over them the classical treatments put on his takes of these symphonies, sonatas and the like led me to the realization that while awesome for late intermediate to advanced players, these were going to frustrate a lot of players. So I took it upon myself to put together a fully complete neoclassical shred package you could use even if you are starting from a beginner.

Cocomi selected ten classical masterpieces that she loves for her debut album de l’amour, including Massenet’s ‘Méditation’ from Thaïs, Fauré’s ‘Sicilienne’ and Gounod’s ‘Ave Maria’, which were arranged by Japanese film composer Takatsugu Muramatsu.

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.

Embark on a genre-blurring musical adventure with Hits Go Classical, Vol 3, an electrifying crossover album brought to life by the innovative ensemble Zymphonica. Seamlessly blending the worlds of popular hits and classical instrumentation, Zymphonica reimagines chart-topping favourites with a fresh and symphonic twist. From iconic rock anthems to contemporary pop sensations, this album showcases the ensemble's virtuosity and creative prowess, breathing new life into familiar melodies.

Modern and classical facets: This week sees the release of "Opus'85", the new album by Romanian composer and pianist Allen Constatine. When it comes to combining modern classical music with cinematic structures, the work certainly represents a true jewel in this musical field. Giving classical music an immersive contemporary veneer is probably something every composer aspires to in their career. Some have mastered this art from the depths of their soul, and Allen Constantine belongs to this group of people. His albums are always something special, they often have a unique selling point in the interpretation in the applied music area of neoclassicism.

The past and the contemporary meet on this DSD EP, as Gianandrea Noseda conducts the London Symphony Orchestra performing Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1. At once something entirely new, yet reaching back to a time gone by.

Although Billy Joel never was a critic's favorite, the pianist emerged as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the latter half of the '70s. Joel's music consistently demonstrates an affection for Beatlesque hooks and a flair for Tin Pan Alley and Broadway melodies. His fusion of two distinct eras made him a superstar in the late '70s and '80s, as he racked an impressive string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles.