We reveal who’s recording what and where...
Ever the champions of lesser-known gems, Les Talens Lyriques and Christophe Rousset will record Louise-angélique Bertin’s opera Fausto at the Théâtre des Champs-elysées in June. The work, which premiered in 1831 and enjoyed just three performances, was thought lost – apart from a piano reduction score. Thankfully, the orchestral score was rediscovered by Palazzetto Bru Zane and the revival recording, featuring Karine Deshayes in the title role, will be released by Bru Zane in the near future.
Sticking with French music, Couperin’s Pièces de Clavecin will occupy Andrew Appel for the forseeable future as the American harpsichordist undertakes an ambitious recording cycle for Orchid Classics. The complete set will be recorded over the next two years, with the label aiming to release one Ordre each month, digitally. The first two recordings are already out and available to stream and download.
Award-winning Danish clarinettist Jonas Frølund has recorded his debut solo album. SOLO ALONE AND MORE sees Frølund perform a varied programme on a variety of clarinets, with premiere recordings of works by the likes of Bent Sørensen, Jørgen Bentzon and Mette Nielsen, plus pieces by Poul Ruders, Nielsen, Stravinsky and Messiaen. Recorded last year in Denmark, his muchanticipated efforts will be released by OUR Recordings on 4 August.
If you think it’s too early for Christmas music, spare a thought for the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, who will channel their innermost magic and sparkle on 29 and 30 June to record a new album of works by John Rutter. The singers are gathering with the Britten Sinfonia at their home chapel to record the composer’s Visions, alongside well-known and new carols in orchestral arrangements. King’s College will release their efforts in time for the festive period.