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NEW ALBUM RELEASE!
We’re thrilled to present “Max Richter Remixed” by Trio Fibonacci !
This album is our interpretation of Richter’s Recomposed: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more of his profound works, including “On the Nature of Daylight” and “Mercy”. Max Richter has breathed new life into Vivaldi’s masterpiece, and the trio adapted it for piano trio, giving it a fresh, intimate twist.
This is a musical journey where Baroque meets contemporary, creating a deeply moving soundscape that reinvents how you experience classical music.

Buy/stream the album here: https://orcd.co/dd7bmxr

Max Richter

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OUT TODAY!
Brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas of Duo Saraswati are the promising cello-piano duo that uniquely combines the musical worlds of Indonesia and Europe. With their album “Srikandi” they debut on the classical label Challenge Classics with works by famous composers such as Colin McPhee, Béla Bartók and Benjamin Britten, in addition to a selection of traditional Indonesian music, including pieces by Mochtar Embut. Recording: Andrea Figgi🙏🏻
Buy/stream the new album here: https://orcd.co/4ar2dqk

Duo Saraswati - Srikandi Choose your preferred music service

Today on NPO Klassiek Radio in 'Podium' Lestari Scholtes playing live from her new solo album which is released today! Tune in at 17.30 hours!

Live: pianist Lestari Scholtes presenteert Chopin-album Pianist Lestari Scholtes begrijpt de muziek van componist Chopin steeds beter. Misschien ligt dat ook aan de leeftijd, want toeval of niet, Chopin overleed op 39 jarige leeftijd en Lestari was 39 toen ze dit album met zijn muziek opnam. Het is haar eerste solo-project, getiteld: A private story. En....

OUT NOW! The solo debut by pianist Lestari Scholtes ‘A Private Story’.
From a young age Lestari has played piano compositions by Chopin and in the good but also the difficult times of her life these pieces have grown with her.
A fantastic album straight from the heart!
Buy/stream the album here: https://orcd.co/8mldoxw

Lestari Scholtes - Chopin: A Private Story | Piano Works Choose your preferred music service

Two great recent reviews for ****la Pratensis ! This series has been so applauded world wide and has won Awards!

Early Music about the Den Bosch Choirbooks Series (voll.1 – 4).
"Throughout the first three volumes of this series the quality of performance, interpretation and recording is superb, but the fourth instalment is certainly its crowning glory."

"As a whole, the series to date is a masterclass in how scholarly study can be used to craft exciting and exuberant programmes."

And then we have in the Sept/Oct issue of American Record Guide, about The Feast of the Swan:
“The performances are technically superb and exquisitely delicate. There is no com-promise of ensemble precision, but the music seems to have a spontaneous, almost improvisatory flow. The singers and players seem to be speaking their native musical language, not performing a musicological exercise. ”

OUT NOW!
Brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas of .saraswati form a promising cello-piano duo that uniquely combines the musical worlds of Indonesia and Europe. With their album “Srikandi” they debut on the classical label Challenge Classics with works by famous composers such as Colin McPhee, Béla Bartók and Benjamin Britten, in addition to a selection of traditional Indonesian music, including pieces by Mochtar Embut. Recording: Andrea Figgi🙏🏻
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OUT NOW! The solo debut by pianist Lestari Scholtes ‘A Private Story’. From a young age Lestari has played piano compositions by Chopin and in the good but also the difficult times of her life these pieces have grown with her.
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This weekend a double bill release concert in Amsterdam with Duo Saraswati!

Double Album Release: Sarasvati + Saraswati (Violin, Cello, Piano) Celebrate: Two New Albums! Duo Saraswati presents Srikandi, and Duo Vercammen Ivanova presents Sarasvati. Featuring violin, cello, and piano

Fantastic news! We are very proud of the Alma Quartet and Severin von Eckardstein and this recording.🤩

We are humbled by the news that our album: Korngold String Quartet No.1 / Piano Quintet with Severin von Eckardstein has won the album of the year 2024 in the category chamber music of the Associazione Nazionale Critici Musicali.

Truly an honor to receive this award by the renowned institution in Italy! 🤩🙏

Video for the upcoming album "The Magic of Consistency" (November 8th 2024)
Maik Krahl - Trumpet
Seamus Blake - Saxophone
Julius Peter Nitsch - Bass
Peter Gall - Drums

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Maik Krahl THE MAGIC OF CONSISTENCY Album Trailer FeaturingMaik Krahl - TrumpetSeamus Blake - SaxophoneJulius Peter Nitsch - BassPeter Gall - DrumsVisit Maik Krahl here:Homepage: https://maikkrahl.comFaceboo...

OUT NOW! The second single of our upcoming album.

You can listen to ‘Reflecting’ here:

https://orcd.co/emanmkm

Make sure to click the follow button to not miss the album release (in only 2 weeks).

Artwork by Juan Carlos Villarroel & Natasja Wallenburg

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OUT NOW the single of the Andante of Mozarts Piano Concerto No.21.
Pianist Dejan Lazić , Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester and conductor Jan Willem de Vriend recorded the Piano Concertos 21 & 9 for their second volume of Mozart concerto's. The full album will be released October 4th.
This single begins with that somewhat melancholic, dreamlike melody that has become famous through the ages and that never ceases to move us.

Buy/stream the album: https://orcd.co/5ndg7yw

W.A. Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 21 - Andante Dejan Lazić - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra - Jan Willem de Vriend

OUT NOW the debut album ‘Building Bridges’ on Fineline of Syrène Saxofoonkwartet.
Composers Jacob ter Veldhuis (1951), Douwe Eisenga (1961) and producer Kypski (1978) each took up the pen, resulting in three sturdy works rooted in Dutch soil.
The album is a journey of discovery in which Syrène broadens its horizons and invites the audience to take part in the adventure. Buy/Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/m24a4m


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Fantastic news because the album “LICHT” by two highly gifted musicians Anna Lucia Richter - Mezzosopran& Ammiel Bushakevitz, is nominated on the longlist for the annual price of Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik! We are proud about that and we keep fingers crossed that this nomination will become an actual award!

🙏SWR Kultur

The fantastic Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, cello announces not only her upcoming album Geminiani album with us, but also the crowdfunding of this project. There are so many costs involved to even be able to record this and it is for this part of the project that Octavie asks for your support.
Of course our (Challenge Records') part of the project is already set in 'stone': the whole production of the album after the recording, including artwork, worldwide distribution (physical and digital) and marketing/promotion.

Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, cello solo & cello piccolo 1
Victor García García, continuo cello & cello piccolo 2
Artem Belogurov, harpsichord
Michele Pasotti, theorbo
Margaret Urquhart, violone
Sound engineer; editing & mastering:
Andrea Friggi

Voordekunst
Thanks so much for your support!

Octavie's Geminiani CD Sonatas for cello door Octavie D.-Lalonde De crowdfundingcampagne Octavie's Geminiani CD Sonatas for cello staat op voordekunst.nl. Doneer nu en maak dit project van Octavie D.-Lalonde mogelijk!

🎶 Esther - Georg Friedrich Händel 🎶
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Julia Lezhneva - Maarten Engeltjes- Countertenor - andreas wolf
Ton Koopman - conductor

Za Oct 19 2024 Wilminktheater en Muziekcentrum Enschede
Ma Oct 21 2024 Utrecht TivoliVredenburg
Wo Oct 23 2024 Amare - Den Haag
Do Oct 24 2024 Bozar Brussels
Za Oct 26 2024 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
Zo Oct 27 2024 Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Wo Oct 30 2024 Boedapest Bartók National Concert Hall

Tour tickets & Info: https://www.tonkoopman.nl/project-title-0
Buy/stream the Anniversary 4CD box "Ton Koopman 80: https://orcd.co/x34k7jb

Georg Kjurdian - pianist started his GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign, because he wants to realize his upcoming Wagner album.

The rest of the production and worldwide release on Challenge Classics and distribution will of course be taken care by us.

But first the finishing touches for this project!
For the crowdfunding, go here: https://tinyurl.com/mr377jz4

Donate to Georg Kjurdian - costs for releasing new album, organized by Georg Kjurdian !!!German below!!! Dear all, My CD project dedicated to Richard … Georg Kjurdian needs your support for Georg Kjurdian - costs for releasing new album

OUT NOW! The second single of Trio Fibonacci : Max Richters 'Dona Nobis Pacem 2'
This fantastic renowned Canadian trio plays this piece with such crystal-clear transparency! A single that broad audiences will absolutely love!

Buy/stream the single here: https://orcd.co/kmkb81r

Max Richter 🙏🏻

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la paysage sonore de Paradiso trio, par Nicolas Pommaret à 19h
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