C. Franck - Seven Words of Christ on the Cross - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This is volume 1 of the first recording of Falla's complete piano music, including juvenilia and all his piano transcriptions of his own orchestral works, as well as pieces written expressly for the instrument.

2022 . J3 represents the dawn of a new era in contemporary jazz. Amazingly though still in their teens, these 3 virtuosi have the unbridled creativity and exuberance of youth combined with the depth and deep appreciation of the greats that have come before them. Highlights include J3's re-imagining of Michael Jackson's classic InchDon't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughInch, InchGot A Match?Inch their tribute to the late, great Chick Corea, the profoundly moving InchJusticeInch and much more.

This recording brings together three youthful masterworks all composed by Benjamin Britten before his 30th birthday. Originally released in 2005 'Britten Les Illuminations' has been re-issued as part of Linn's ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the tag's award-winning catalogue. These are highly insightful performances, widely considered to be modern reference versions to set next to Britten's own. Clio Gould and the ensemble demonstrate playing of impressive unanimity of purpose, joyous intensity and clarity of detail. The ensemble is joined by the Royal Philharmonic Society's 2012 'Singer of the Year' Toby Spence, for two of Britten's most popular song cycles. Toby Spence's voice is ideally suited to the wide-ranging demands that Britten makes on it; his tonal freshness and acutely observed articulation of the words are absorbing. Martin Owen, whose horn playing has drawn comparisons with Dennis Brain, is equal to every one of the near-impossible tasks set him by Britten in the Serenade. Re-defining the string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble inspires audiences with vibrant and powerful performances. Scottish Ensemble is the UK's only professional string orchestra, built around a core of twelve outstanding string players. The ensemble is known both in the UK and internationally for it's versatility and ambitious programming. Performing standing up, the individual layers bring an energetic and passionate dynamic to every performance.