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THE SOUND OF CLASSICAL AUGUST Releases DOLBY ATMOS SPATIAL AUDIO SACD ID HYBR SURROUND-SOUND DOLBY ATMOS SPATIAL AUDIO SURROUND-SOUND HYBRID SACD 5344 CHSA 20295 CHAN SIR ARTHUR BLISS SIR ARTHUR BLISS WORKS FOR BRASS BAND Black Dyke Band | John Wilson Kenilworth and The Belmont Variations sit alongside Four Dances from Checkmate and a suite from Things to Come. Three première recordings complete the album: a suite from the ballet Adam Zero and arrangements of Welcome the Queen and The Royal Palaces. ROBERT & CLARA SCHUMANN WORKS FOR OBOE AND PIANO Nicholas Daniel | Julius Drake Most of the repertoire presented on this album was composed for other instruments: transcribing for another instrument (in this case the oboe) is not only in keeping with performance practise of the time, but also presents these works in a new light. RECORDING OF THE MONTH RECORDING OF THE MONTH Roberto Gerhard Don Quixote (complete ballet); Suite from ‘Alegrías’; Pedrelliana BBC Philharmonic | Juanjo Mena Juanjo Mena conducts the BBC Philharmonic in this latest instalment of their recordings of the works of Roberto Gerhard. The concert suite from his ballet Alegrías is followed by Pedrelliana – a reworking of the last movement of his first symphony. The complete score of Don Quixote brings the album to a brilliant conclusion. CHAN 20268 20290 CHAN PIPER OF DREAMS RUTH GIPPS: CHAMBER MUSIC FOR OBOE Juliana Koch | Julian Bliss | Michael McHale Acclaimed solo oboist Juliana Koch leads this exploration of chamber music for oboe and cor anglais by the English composer Ruth Gipps – who was for many years principal oboe of the City of Birmingham Orchestra (as well as a fine concert pianist and educator). ALREADY AVA IL ABLE 20292 C HA N 2 02 92 CHAN ERIC COATES ERIC COATES ORCHESTRAL WORKS, VOL. 4 BBC Philharmonic | John Wilson John Wilson’s survey of the music of Eric Coates continues with this album featuring the orchestral suites Four Centuries and From Meadow to Mayfair, alongside The Three Bears Phantasy. Under the Stars, I Sing to You, Footlights, and Music Everywhere complete the programme. WWW.CHANDOS.NET [mP3 * lossless * studio * surround] [SACD * CD * USB] STAY IN THE KNOW Chandos Records, Chandos House, 1 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HX. Tel: 01206 225200 Chandos Records, Chandos House, 1 Commerce Park, Commerce Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HX. Tel: 01206 225200
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EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Te l : +44 (0)117 300 8752 Email: music@classica l-music.com Post: The editor, BBC Music Magazine, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST SUBSCRIPTIONS & BACK ISSUES Te l : 03330 162 118 Web: buysubscriptions.com/contactus Post: BBC Music Magazine, PO Box 3320, 3 Queensbridge, Northampton Follow us on Twitter @musicmagazine Like us on Facebook facebook.com/ classicalmagazine Find us online classical-music.com Subscribe to our podcast Subscribe today to BBC Music Magazine Save money on newsstand prices! See p10 for our fanta st ic of fe r We l c om e No matter our status in life, whether we’re blessed with good looks, intelligence, great wealth or power, age catches up with us all. And for performing musicians, like elite athletes, the physical effects of ageing may dramatically impact a career built on fantastic facility – not to mention the ability to deal with the intense stresses of touring and public performance. Yet, as Ariane Todes discovers on page 34, with advanced age also comes experience, knowledge, even wisdom – the perspective and insight not only to interpret works of great genius, but also to collaborate more effectively with fellow artists. And if a musician is careful to preserve those precious muscles and tendons, to avoid strain and injury, there is no reason at all why they may not continue performing well into their later years. A conductor to whom time has certainly been kind is Harry Christophers, who celebrates a double anniversary this season – his own 70th birthday and 45 years of his trailblazing choral ensemble, The Sixteen. Key to this remarkable British choir’s success has been an ability to look to the future, and always to cherish the artistic and human relationships at its heart. It ’s an ethos fostered at every level by Christophers himself and, f inds Andrew Stewart on page 24, one that he is determined will ensure the group’s continued success over the next 45 years. Charlotte Smith Editor THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS Andrew Stewart Author and music journalist ‘While marvelling at the beauty of The Sixteen’s singing at St John’s, I was overcome by the intense emotions etched on the faces of individual choristers – profound, honest reminders of music’s power to shake the world.’ Page 24 Meurig Bowen CEO, Britten Sinfonia ‘Just as we’re told chimpanzees share 96 per cent DNA with humans, Prog Rock and classical music are much closer than some people may think. As someone who listens to both quite a lot, let me explain…!’ Page 42 A lexa ndra Wilson Author and musicologist ‘It was awe-inspiring to meet the team behind the Donizetti Project, which is a real labour of love. And what a treat it was to interview soprano Ermonela Jaho, an outstanding singer and a delightful person.’ Page 46 BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE 3

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EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES Te l : +44 (0)117 300 8752 Email: music@classica l-music.com Post: The editor, BBC Music Magazine, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST

SUBSCRIPTIONS & BACK ISSUES Te l : 03330 162 118 Web: buysubscriptions.com/contactus Post: BBC Music Magazine, PO Box 3320, 3 Queensbridge, Northampton

Follow us on Twitter @musicmagazine

Like us on Facebook facebook.com/ classicalmagazine

Find us online classical-music.com

Subscribe to our podcast

Subscribe today to BBC Music Magazine Save money on newsstand prices!

See p10 for our fanta st ic of fe r

We l c om e

No matter our status in life, whether we’re blessed with good looks, intelligence, great wealth or power, age catches up with us all. And for performing musicians, like elite athletes, the physical effects of ageing may dramatically impact a career built on fantastic facility – not to mention the ability to deal with the intense stresses of touring and public performance.

Yet, as Ariane Todes discovers on page 34, with advanced age also comes experience, knowledge, even wisdom – the perspective and insight not only to interpret works of great genius, but also to collaborate more effectively with fellow artists. And if a musician is careful to preserve those precious muscles and tendons, to avoid strain and injury, there is no reason at all why they may not continue performing well into their later years.

A conductor to whom time has certainly been kind is Harry Christophers, who celebrates a double anniversary this season – his own 70th birthday and 45 years of his trailblazing choral ensemble, The Sixteen. Key to this remarkable British choir’s success has been an ability to look to the future, and always to cherish the artistic and human relationships at its heart. It ’s an ethos fostered at every level by Christophers himself and, f inds Andrew Stewart on page 24, one that he is determined will ensure the group’s continued success over the next 45 years.

Charlotte Smith Editor

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Andrew Stewart Author and music journalist ‘While marvelling at the beauty of The Sixteen’s singing at St John’s, I was overcome by the intense emotions etched on the faces of individual choristers – profound, honest reminders of music’s power to shake the world.’ Page 24

Meurig Bowen CEO, Britten Sinfonia ‘Just as we’re told chimpanzees share 96 per cent DNA with humans, Prog Rock and classical music are much closer than some people may think. As someone who listens to both quite a lot, let me explain…!’ Page 42

A lexa ndra Wilson Author and musicologist ‘It was awe-inspiring to meet the team behind the Donizetti Project, which is a real labour of love. And what a treat it was to interview soprano Ermonela Jaho, an outstanding singer and a delightful person.’ Page 46

BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE 3

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