We reveal who’s recording what and where...
Sony Music Masterworks has acquired
Milan Records, the long-established soundtrack label. Milan’s back catalogue is impressive, taking in many critically acclaimed titles, and its purchase will only strengthen Sony’s place in the film, TV and games music arena. First releases include Nicholas Britell’s music for the
HBO series Succession.
Sony Classical will release a new disc by pianist Tedd Joselson next year, with recording taking place at Abbey Road this month. The centrepiece is a new piano concerto by Manu Martin, Fantasy of Companionship, based on Susan Lim’s concepts of future human/ai relationships. Performed by Joselson with the LSO (under Arthur Fagen), the recording will also feature piano concertos by Grieg and Rachmaninov.
January sees the release of the first solo piano album on Decca by Norwegian-born composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo. Perhaps better known as a composer of contemporary choral works, New York-based Gjeilo has previously recorded with Tenebrae, Voces8 and the
Choir of Royal Holloway. Expect more evocative, cinematic vistas.
Raphael Wallfisch has performed on the first recording of the cello version of Ernest Bloch’s 1954 Symphony for Trombone or Cello. Also featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under ukasz Borowicz, the release marks the 60th anniversary of the composer’s death. Released by CPO before the end of the year, it follows live performances by Wallfisch of other works by Bloch.
Marking Stephen Cleobury’s retirement from King’s College, Cambridge, Oxrecs and Colin Smythe have teamed up to publish two choral works by David Goode and Francis Warner. The scores of Anthem for Easter Day and Questions – A Lullaby Carol have been made available, along with full texts and an accompanying disc featuring Cleobury and the choir. Copies are being sent to every cathedral music department in the country.