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“The Pavel Haas Quartet play with plenty of feeling and they also relish the rhythmic cut and thrust of the Molto vivace third movement, capturing to perfection the more relaxed Trio''s sunny spirit.The final opens to a gentle smile then keys up for some dancing exuberance...there''s an abundance of varied drama” Gramophone Magazine, December 2010

Gramophone Awards 2011 - Contemporary Award Winner

“In a welcome if rare excursion into contemporary music, and recorded with tinglingly immediate atmosphere, the Hallé under Ryan Wigglesworth sound on top form throughout” Gramophone Magazine, October 2011

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Bach: Motets – Collegium Vocale Gent/Herreweghe

So fast has the early music movement grown that it is difficult to believe that it''s 30 years since Philippe Herreweghe''s fresh-voiced choir first recorded the Bach motets. They now revisit these peerless masterpieces with young voices and a very varied approach to scoring. These days, directors tend to choose between one singer to a part, or a larger choral approach, sometimes doubling voices with instruments; Herreweghe does all three here with different motets. Jesu, meine freude with just five soloists and continuo is perfectly poised, while Singet dem Herrn (which Mozart so revered) and Der Geist hilft burst into life with more singers and instruments. Throughout, Herreweghe achieves a supremely flexible responsiveness to the texts.

The Observer, Sunday 14 August 2011

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Rock, Pop & Metal - Artists A to Z

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Sandy Denny & The Strawbs - All Our Own Work
	More Info !	 The first full CD release of the first British folk-rock album – the complete sessions, remastered  24 tracks - the original album, out-takes and demos, three previously unreleased demos These historic recordings have every claim to be called the first British folk-rock album. ‘All our own work’, comprising all original material, was recorded in Copenhagen in July 1967. Fairport Convention recorded their first album in November 1967 with Judy Dyble as their female singer; they did not start recording with Sandy Denny until June 1968.

Dec Burke - Destroy all Monsters
	More Info !	• Dec has a great reputation from his time with Frost* and Darwins Radio creates a built in fan base. • On the poppy side of Prog in the vein of It Bites makes for very catchy music and melodies. Dec Burke is a UK based guitarist/vocalist who has previously written recorded and performed with Frost* and Darwin’s Radio. He has also toured with Spock’s Beard and Dream Theater. Performing on two different occasions with both Frost* and Darwin's Radio at the RosFest festival in Philadelphia. After leaving Darwin's Radio in late 2009, Dec embarked on this new solo project Destroy All Monsters that is more of a pop take on the prog genre that has been described as a meld of Depeche Mode / Foo Fighters. Dec is currently rehearsing a live band that is already booking gigs.

The New Czars - Doomsday Revolution
	More Info !	Members of THE NEW CZARS have worked with influential musicians across the music spectrum: Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, Reeves Gabrels, Bruce Dickinson, Puddle of Mudd, Courtney Love, Pink, and others. Now it’s time for the band--singer/guitarist Greg Hampton, bassist Paul Ill and drummer David “Chilli” Moreno--to do things on their own terms. They’ll release their debut album, DOOMSDAY REVOLUTION, September 14 on Samson Records. As the listener will discover, the band refuses to be linked to one specific style.

My Ruin - Ghosts and Good Stories
	More Info !	The story of MY RUIN is much like the story behind the black & white photograph on the bands new album cover, rich with history and a colourful past filled with ‘Ghosts and Good Stories.’ As one of the metal worlds most harrowing performers, ‘Ghosts and Good Stories’ sees Tairrie B as the patron saint of blasphemy doing what she does best at her finest and strongest moment vocally with her trademark scream still firmly in place since 1993. Tairrie has been a trailblazer for women in underground rock and one of the pioneers of ferocious-style female vocals.

The Interspheres - Interspheres/Atmospheres
	More Info !	Formed in Germany in 2006, The Interspheres burst in to the German rock scene and was able to grab a slot at the Rock am Ring festival which garnered even more fans to support playing nearly 100 dates a year throughout Europe. With their newest release Interspheres >< Atmospheres the band has reached a new pinnacle with music that demands to be listened to and take you on a ride through foreign realms.

John Cale - Live at Rockpalast
	More Info !	Even today, JOHN CALE is renowned for having been a member of the Velvet Underground alongside Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker and Sterling Morrison. Though less known to many fans are his early collaborations with avant-garde musicians like John Cage or La Monte Young. His solo works have always been a mixture of classical influenced avant-garde, orchestral works and dynamic, experimental Rock. He has worked as a musician, producer (Nico, Patti Smith, Happy Mondays, to name a few) and arranger. His collaborations with artists such as Brian Eno, Kevin Ayers or Little Feat are legendary.

Alter Bridge - Live From Amsterdam (Deluxe Digipak)
	More Info !	• Probably the highest profile rock band in the world at the moment • AB III (Roadrunner) is riding high in the top 10 of the UK album charts! • Chris Hewlett Handling PR (Status Quo, Velvet Revolver, Heaven & Hell) • 8 date UK tour • Massive UK sales history date • Adverts to be placed in Classic Rock, Rock Sound & Kerrang!

M.A.N - Massive Audio Nerve
	More Info !	M.A.N was formed back in 2005, and consists of members that have been, are part of bands such as Mnemic, Transport League and Engel. Two full length albums been released through the years with: “Obey, Consume, Reject” (2007) and “Peacenemy” (2008).

- Re:(Disc)overed
	More Info !	After four albums, platinum-plus sales, sold-out crowds and more than a dozen radio hits, Puddle of Mudd has cemented its reputation and its repertoire in the rock 'n' roll world. It's the proverbial force to be reckoned with, possessing the kind of track record - think 'Blurry,' 'Drift & Die,' 'She Hates Me,' 'Away From Me' and 'Psycho' for starters - most bands would be proud to have over an entire career. Rest assured it's been a good time, but now Puddle of Mudd wants to have some fun.

Hyades - The Roots of Thrash
	More Info !	Italian thrash metal mongers Hyades formed back in 1996,but only gained worldwide attention in 2005 with the release of their debut album “Abuse Your Illusions”. Two years after they issued their sophomore effort “And the Worst is Yet to Come”,Hyades is back with their loudest album to date. After the summer of last year Hyades went into semi-seclusion in the studio to write and record their third album “The Roots of Trash”,(Trash! – you read that right!),the first one with Jerico,their new bass player. The eleven tracks mixed and mastered to perfection by Andy Classen at Stage One Studios in Germany,“The Roots of Trash” is nothing less than a furious neck-breaking thrash assault on your ears and body. Again,the legendary Ed Repka,(Death,Megadeth,Evildead,Toxik,to name but a few),was responsible for the characteristic artwork. About this album Hyades again produce the perfect blend of European and US old-school thrash metal. Fast drumming,mosh guitar riffing,old-school vocals and socially critical lyrics,combined with an oddball sense of humor; their music a treat for fans of legendary bands of the genre,such as Anthrax,Exodus,Artillery and Kreator.

The Sorrow - The Sorrow
	More Info !	The band have learned from the creative process of “Origin of the Storm”, which was marked by tight schedules and high expectations. They have become totally independent in artistic terms, having embarked on a search to find themselves. The result? Their most impressive recording to date. THE SORROW – the album – is unusual, courageous and oozes a musical atmosphere from the first to the last note which is unequalled in today’s metal world.

Ringo Starr - With A Little Help From My Friends
	More Info !	• Although still best known to the world as the Beatles' drummer, Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band has consistently toured for two decades, rotating its line-up depending on the availability of various famous musicians at a given time. At an All-Starr Band concert Ringo performs most of his solo hits and Beatles’ classics and then generously lets key band members step into the spotlight and take turns performing hits from their own careers. • On the eve of a 31-date North American tour, Starr, who turned 70 on Wednesday, July 7, announced the line-up for the 11th All Starr tour. The 2010 edition will feature Rick Derringer, as well as Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Mr. Mister’s Richard Page, Wally Palmar of the Romantics and Gregg Bissonette.