Liza Ferschtman’s recording named as album of 2018
Liza Ferschtman’s recording of Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Bernstein’s Serenade has been selected by Marcus Stäbler on “Welt der Musik” as one of the 16 albums of 2018 he particularly remembered. The album also received 5* from Fono Forum.
(December 2018)

Roman Rabinovich – Haydn CD Release
Following successful recital cycles at the Bath and Lammermuir Festivals, and in Tel Aviv, Roman Rabinovich’s double CD ‘Haydn Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1’ has been released on First Hand Records. The highly-anticipated recording is the first in a series of the complete piano sonatas. Watch Roman discuss the project here.
(November 2018)

Joseph Swensen conducts McLeod premiere
Joseph Swensen conducted the world premiere of John McLeod’s viola concerto Nordic Fire with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and soloist Jane Atkins. The performance received great acclaim, with critics calling it ‘remarkable’ (The Scotsman) .
(October 2018)

Llŷr Williams makes his International Piano Series debut
On 3 October, Llŷr Williams made his ‘impressive [and] compelling’ (Seen and Heard) debut at the International Piano Series. The Series hosts “the most prestigious pianists on the concert platform, combining the talents of the grand masters alongside the best of a current generation of rising stars.” (Southbank Centre)
(October 2018)

Louis Lortie – Saint-Saëns CD Release
Louis Lortie’s recording of the Saint-Saëns Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 and 4, with Edward Gardner and the BBC Philharmonic, has been lauded as ‘spectacular’ (Le Devoir ****) and ‘a superb reading’ (Audiophile Audition *****). The recording, which is the first in a cycle of Saint-Saëns’ piano concertos, is available now from Chandos.
(September 2018)

Llŷr Williams – ‘Beethoven Unbound’ is Recording of the Month
Llŷr Williams’ 12-CD Box set ‘Beethoven Unbound’ (Signum Records) was named ‘Recording of the Month’ for August in BBC Music Magazine
(July 2018)

Roman Rabinovich – 42 Haydn Sonatas at the Bath Festival
Roman Rabinovich started his month in Europe with a Haydn exploration at the Bath Festival. The 42-Sonata cycle over 2 weeks was met with audience and critical acclaim, including The Sunday Times
(May 2018)

Joseph Swensen returns to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Joseph Swensen made a successful and long-awaited return to BBC National Orchestra of Wales in their celebratory 90th season in May 2018, with a monumental performance of Bruckner 7
(May 2018)