New Releases

[Mandryka]

This has caught my attention in a good way, never heard of the pianist before.

https://www.piano-classics.com/articles/s/schumann-novelletten-op21-nachtstuecke-op23/

[Holden]

This has caught my attention in a good way, never heard of the pianist before.

https://www.piano-classics.com/articles/s/schumann-novelletten-op21-nachtstuecke-op23/

And this is on Spotify - listening now.

[Brian]

Hyperion's May releases

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Interesting to see Kremer on Hyperion. This might be his first appearance on this label. Since UMG acquired Hyperion, it looks like their roster is expanding.

[Mandryka]

I fear this may be just instrumental music.

Probably not, because they feature a soprano and a tenor.

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9756758--faenza-an-imaginary-codex

Does it seem to say they reworked the instrumental arrangements in the Codex Faenza back to versions with voices?
Hence the title "An Imaginary Codex"?

The Codex Faenza is one of the most significant Ars Nova manuscripts, captivating musicians and musicologists alike. The remarkable collection features instrumental arrangements on Italian and French vocal works by renowned 14th-century composers like Francesco Landini, Guillaume de Machaut, Jacopo da Bologna, and Bartolino da Padova. Through a unique fusion of original vocal models, the version arranged from the codex and newly composed diminutions by the performer, L'Amorosa Caccia creates an immersive auditory journey, inviting listeners into a world where composition and reinterpretation unfold in a truly three-dimensional listening experience. L'Amorosa Caccia performs on copies of medieval instruments and on the organ of the Basilique de Valère (1435), the oldest playable organ still extant.

Lots of singing in this one - worth checking for sure. Amazing imaginative flute playing to accompany the soprano in the 7 minute long  "Hont paur"  , Track 3

[Mandryka]

As to composers and works it looks like a very mixed bag with many "lesser" pieces. I wonder what the purpose with that kind of collection is. Never-the-less I probably need to ask her to burn four CDRs for me.

I think the one with the Cabezon, Gabrieli, Merulo etc is really very good indeed. She's really in her element. She brings the music to life.