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The word is spreading rapidly about Old Man River, Australia's latest rootsy, alternative, folk singer and has been building his credibility from touring with the likes of Damien Rice, Gelbison, Ben Lee and the Sleepy Jackson. Special feature includes a...

The Trio Sonata, in it's various manifestations, came to be the most popular instrumental form at the close of the seventeenth century and in the first half of the following century, only superseded, in course of time, by the classical string quartet. It...

The songs featured are from Schubert's famous song cycles. The piano part is played by Daria Hovora and cellist Mischa Maisky takes the vocal line.1. Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in a Minor D 821: Allegro Moderato 2. Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in...

The significance of the seven pieces brought together here is that they both generate a striking panorama of the intelligence of the material presented, over a period of four years, from 1939 to 1943, by the composer whom the critic Fred Goldbeck...

The Priests, the singing global superstars who broke the Guinness world record for the fastest selling classical debut album of all time, are releasing their second album in November. The album, entitled Harmony, will feature tracks such as the Lord's...

The Polish violinist Henryk Wieniawski began his career as a virtuoso in earnest in 1851.1. Souvenir de Moscou, Op.6 2. Capriccio-Valse in E, Op.7 3. Variations on An Original Theme, Op.15 4. Polonaise Brillante, Op.4 5. Le Carnaval Russe, Op.11 6. Gigue...

The other Liggins brother had hits with Exclusive as far back as the late 40s. Here we have his 50s Speciality sides including the mellow, mellow hit "Pink Champagne."1. Pink Champagne 2. Ramblin' Blues 3. Rag Mop 4. Rhythm in the Barnyard 5. Going Back...

The Ordinary Boys release their second album, Brassbound, the eagerly awaited follow-up to their gold selling and critically acclaimed debut album Over the Counter Culture. Following on from their ska infused first single 'Boys Will Be Boys' the album's...

The OrchestraPro series is presented by distinguished orchestral musicians presenting playing and narrative tips on the most popular orchestra excerpts for the instrument.1. Trumpet Concerto: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 - Trumpet Concerto 2. Petrouchka 3...

The opening of the mouth was an ancient Egyptian funeral ritual of purification. This bold and uncompromising album from Australia's premier new music ensemble attempts nothing less than the resurrection and cleansing of the language of art itself, in...

The Mar-Keys' tracks demonstrate a jazzier, more sophisticated side than what has previously been known on record, with swinging cuts like Candy or Blue Peanut. Conversely, I was delighted to come across a rocking frat-house version of Link's Raw-Hide...

'The Lost Riots' is the debut album from Chichester based outfit Hope of the States. Produced by Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros) and recorded in Russia and Ireland the album is an intense mix of cinematic soundscapes and tender acoustic moments, sounding like a...