David Oistrakh is considered the premiere violinist of the mid-twentieth century Soviet Union. His recorded legacy includes nearly the entire standard violin repertory up to and including Prokofiev and Bartok. In year 2008 it is going to be 100 years sinse he was born. Exept for beeing a fantastic violinist he was a gifted teacher, great conductor and a wonderful viola-player.

Fabrizio Meloni, since 1984, is the First Solo clarinet chair of the Orchestra and the Philharmonica of La Scala Theatre in Milan. He has finished his clarinet studies at Milan’s Conservarory “G. Veri” with summa cum laude and the special mention for his artistic achievement.

Many worlds flow smoothly together in the unconventional music of Shishani & the Namibian Tales. Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Shishani combines the little known but rich tradition of her native Namibia with such western influences as soul and jazz. Debby Korfmacher may have been born in Germany, but she went mad about the sound of the African mbira (thumb piano) and then took up the kora (lute-bridge-harp). Cellist Bence Huzar hails from a renowned family of Hungarian musicians but explores the sonic potential of his instrument far beyond traditional boundaries.

Un voyage émouvant et intense à travers le répertoire de Barbara. Après un album consacré double platine et une tournée triomphale de plus de 40 dates, retrouvez Patrick Bruel comme vous ne l’avez jamais vu ni entendu ! Revivez toute l’émotion de ce concert enregistré le 6 juin 2016 au Théâtre du Châtelet

The achingly beautiful, haunting lyricism of early Rachmaninov and the soaring effusiveness of late Prokofiev are glowingly brought to life by the German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser and the Russian pianist Andrei Korobeinikov in this new release from PENTATONE of richly expressive 20th century cello sonatas and other works. Composed during troubled periods in the composers lives, the cello sonatas are life-affirming works.

Orpheus' Noble Strings Pour l’édition du CD Orpheus' Noble Strings, Romina Lischka ( bass, lyra and ténor viol) et Sofie Vanden Eynde (lute) ont invité le ténor anglais Thomas Hobbs. Ce chanteur lyrique de notoriété internationale a joué les plus grands rôles de l’opéra classique.

Monteverdi was a pioneer of the musical style we now call Baroque, but the Mass on this record is in classic Renaissance style and the music might have been written in the 1500s rather than the 1600s.

The new Saroo Brierly film Lion has Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel in central roles and Hauschka and Dustin O'Halloran on the soundtrack. O'Halloran is an experienced film soundtrack composer, whereas melodic prepared-piano tinkerer Hauschka is more often sighted in experimental music contexts, but the pairs different angles intersect wonderfully here.

Continuing the wonderful live recordings devoted to Vivaldi's Concert performed by I Solisti di Pavia with Enrico Dindo in the dual role of soloist and conductor.

Howe Gelb does not stand still. His next solo album Future Standards sees him fulfil a long time aspiration to play jazz standards. Inspired by the classics, his piano songs have found a clearer shape as "future standards" but have always been a central element to his creativity. Sitting neatly against his huge back catalogue of solo records, these compelling and timeless songs are alluringly melancholic and reflective. Often collaborating within his own bands and side projects, the album sees Howe (piano & vocals) joined by Thøger Lund (bass), Andrew Collberg (drums) and guests Lonna Kelley (vocals) and Naim Amor (guitar).

Giuseppe Gibboni is the winner of the first-ever Italian edition of TV talent competition Prodiges (Prodigi) for young musicians and dancers, produced by Endemol Shine Italy and in collaboration with Unicef, the world's leading organisation for children in over 190 countries.

Julien Clerc, artiste majeur de la chanson française, c’est déjà presque 50 ans de carrière, des millions de disques vendus, des titres connus de tous (de « Ma préférence » à « Mélissa » en passant par « Cœur de rocker »), un répertoire unique. Pour la première fois, Julien Clerc fait appel à ses fans pour l’aider à choisir les titres de son Best Of « Fans, je vous aime ». L’album contiendra un titre inédit « Entre elle et moi ».

Quatre années depuis son dernier album. Olivia Ruiz est de retour avec son cinquième album studio, qu’elle a entièrement écrit et co-composé. On y découvre une nouvelle Olivia Ruiz qui se livre comme jamais. Elle chante les métamorphoses, les corps qui ne sont rien sans l'esprit, le combat pour accepter que les miroirs ne disent pas toujours la vérité, la force, les cojones (elle n'en manque assurément pas) pour offrir au monde ses créations, la fragilité oxygène, tous ces regards qui comptent, qui sauvent ou qui terrassent.

James Newton Howard is one of the most prominent film score composers, known for orchestrally oriented scores, with a selection ranging from relationship dramas to romantic comedies to large-scale action pictures. He is also an arranger, orchestrator and record producer. He has written or arranged songs for Barbra Streisand, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Rickie Lee Jones, Cher and many more. His song “The Hanging Tree” - performed by Jennifer Lawrence for The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay OST - has been all over the charts worldwide.

Beautiful and atmospheric Chinese flute music played by world-famous flute virtuoso Tseng Yung-ching. Accompanied on traditional Chinese instruments yangqin (dulcimer), erhu (fiddle), zheng (board zither), pipa, ruan (lutes), sheng (mouth-blown reed 'organ'), various percussion, etc.