Jonas Kaufmann has released the first single to his upcoming album “The Sound of Movies.” The lead single is “Conquest of Paradise” from the 1992 film “1492: Conquest of Paradise” by Ridley Scott. The song was originally recorded by Greek composer Vangelis and achieved success in many territories upon its release in 1992 including Flanders, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. {…}
This week audiences are in for a number of legendary recordings as well as two world premiere recordings. There are also some debut albums and some new works that are exciting. Archetype Lexicon Classics releases the debut album by two-time Grammy Nominated baritone Stephen Powell. Titled “Archetype,” this orchestral album, mixed by 18-time Grammy®-Winning engineer Mark Donahue and produced by {…}
Tenor Javier Camarena is set to release a new album “Javier Camarena, La Voz de México.” The álbum is set for launch on July 6, 2023 under Sony Music México. The tenor will launch a new single, “Hasta que te conocí” on June 29, 2023 in anticipation of the album’s release; this follows the release of the single “Sabor a {…}
Nashville Opera has joined forces with Lexicon Classics to release the first-ever recording of Carly Simon‘s sole opera, “Romulus Hunt.” Nashville Opera will present the recording as a birthday gift to its creator, who will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The work was originally commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera Guild and the Kennedy Center in 1993 {…}
This week audiences are in for a complete Verdi recording and an album of music by Antonio Caldara. Un Ballo in Maschera Maestro Marek Janowski, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, and the Transylvania State Philharmonic Choir present Verdi’s masterwork. The cast includes Freddie De Tommaso, Lester Lynch, Saioa Hernández, Elisabeth Kulman, and Annika Gerhards. On this recording, Freddie De Tommaso and Saioa Hernández make their Pentatone debut. Après {…}
Superstar tenor Jonas Kaufmann has announced that his next album will be “The Sound of Movies.” The tenor took to social media to share that the new CD will feature music from “West Side Story,” “Gladiator,” “Cinema Paradiso,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Once Upon a Time in America,” “Now We are Free,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “The Great Caruso,” among {…}
This week audiences will get to hear rarely performed works. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. A Fine Agitation Navona Records releases Michael J. Evans’ work which is an eight-part stage work based on Susan B. Anthony’s letters during her infamous voting trial. The recording features the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, conductor Stanislav Vavřínek, the National Moravian-Silesian Theater {…}
This week audiences will experience new music and a number of rare pieces in the repertoire. Rising Lawrence Brownlee’s is set to release a new album “Rising,” in celebration of Black Music Month. “Rising” features a program of new songs that Brownlee commissioned from six up-and-coming African-American composers (Damien Sneed, Brandon Spencer, Jasmine Barnes, Joel Thompson, and Shawn E. Okpebholo), {…}
This week audiences will get to see a Rossini work, a debut album and a rarely performed work. Boulder Bach Festival Sono Luminus releases Boulder Bach Festival which includes works by J.S. Bach and his admired older contemporary Johann Christoph Bach that were recorded immediately following the festival week at the conclusion of the Boulder Bach Festival’s 41st year. The {…}
This week audiences will get to hear music from Britain, Kenneth Leighton, and a rarely-heard Offenbach work. Here are the new releases: Kenneth Leighton (1929-88) Every Living Creature SOMM Recordings has released the latest offering from the chamber choir Londinium, directed by Andrew Griffiths, titled “Every Living Creature.” This album commemorates the 35th anniversary of the death of Kenneth Leighton and {…}
This week audiences will get rereleases of Maria Callas’ legendary performances as well as DVDs of two modern productions. Man Up / Man Down Sono Luminus releases “Man Up / Man Down,” the debut release from Constellation Men’s Ensemble (CME). Featured on the album are two world premiere recordings, both commissioned by the group for their annual new music weekend, {…}