LILI KRAUS PLAYS MOZART PIANO CONCERTOS

Sony Classical reissues the landmark Mozart Piano Concerto Cycle with Lili Kraus and the Vienna Festival Orchestra conducted by Stephen Simon, all newly transferred, mixed and mastered from the original analog tapes and released on 12 albums. Lili Kraus was regarded as a leading Mozart interpreter, who imbued the composer’s keyboard works with a stylish fusion of lyricism and strength.

CANTICLES OF THE HOLY WIND

Canticles of the Holy Wind, performed by the renowned chamber choir The Crossing, is quite possibly Adams's most technically challenging choral work, and yet the music's mesmerizing aura of stillness encourages listening at its most elemental. The piece was composed for four choirs of eight singers each and moves through spaces that are fantastical, yet peaceful, always with a connection to the inner world within us, as well as the world around us.

The King of Instruments

The Harrison & Harrison organ in King’s College Chapel is, like the College Choir, famous the world over. The organ case with gilded pipework, which surmounts the 16th century screen, is a striking feature of nearly every depiction of the interior of the Chapel, while the instantly recognizable sounds of the instrument have become inextricably associated with those of the Choir.

Solo Works for Marimba

The Japanese percussionst Kuniko turns to the cello suites and violin sonatas of J.S. Bach for her fourth solo studio recording. Arranged for solo marimba, Kuniko gives unique perspective of these hugely famous and intellectually challenging works. She is renowned for her flawless technique when playing both keyboard and percussion instruments, which blends seamlessly with her profound musical intelligence.