by Jure Smirnov | Dec 18, 2024 | News
“Robert Schumann only wrote one work for oboe – but that hasn’t stopped oboist Nicholas Daniel drawing together a gorgeous album of his music. Played with such warmth and eloquence, the arrangements chosen here often feel as if they were tailor-made for the...
by Jure Smirnov | Dec 18, 2024 | News
In 10th position, Schumann: Works for Oboe (Daniel/Drake) “Pure delight from first note to last.” To read the full article click this link
by Jure Smirnov | Sep 20, 2024 | News
✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ Bachtrack Mark Valencia “Both [Susan Manoff and Julius Drake] playing with secure, idiomatic familiarity… a generosity of spirit both to their singers and to each other.” “A concert of heavenly length that grouped songs from the...
by Jure Smirnov | Sep 20, 2024 | News
✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ The Guardian Andrew Clements “A beautifully conceived, finely executed centenary tribute.” To read the full article please click the following link: Fauré Song Gala review – subtlety and sensitivity mark centenary of composer’s...
by Jure Smirnov | Sep 12, 2024 | News
2024 Jean Meikle Duo Prize Winners: Clara Barbier Serrano & Joanna Kacperek The Jean Meikle Duo Prize at the Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition has been awarded to soprano Clara Barbier Serrano and pianist Joanna Kacperek. About the Artists:...
by Jure Smirnov | Aug 16, 2024 | News
✯✯✯✯✯ Nicholas Daniel/Julius Drake (Chandos) This eight-work record, some pieces arranged by Daniel, is a dream – despite most of the pieces not being originally written for the performers’ instruments But it’s a measure of the care and sensitivity that Daniel and...
