MusicWeb International on An Eventful Morning in East London
Another rave review for "An Eventful Morning in East London: 21st C Violin Concertos" with Harriet Mackenzie n Nimbus Records, this time from Nigel Harris at MusicWeb International. "... together, their contributions are a valuable conspectus...
Four Stars from BBC Music Magazine for An Eventful Morning in East London
“… Rob Fokkens‘ single movement concerto is exquisitely crafted.. complex counterpoint, bustling percussion, and thrillingly stratospheric scoring for violin soloist performed with panache and precision by the excellent Harriet Mackenzie… Deborah Pritchard‘s Wall of...
Four Stars from BBC Music Magazine for An Eventful Morning in East London
"... Rob Fokkens' single movement concerto is exquisitely crafted.. complex counterpoint, bustling percussion, and thrillingly stratospheric scoring for violin soloist performed with panache and precision by the excellent Harriet Mackenzie... Deborah...
Five Stars for Jane Eyre at The Classical Ear
A superb, 5-star review for John Joubert - Composer's Jane Eyre from Michael Quinn at Classical Ear. "It’s a thrilling, emotional experience characterised by a score rich in feeling (variously conjuring Wagner, Strauss, Puccini, Britten and others)...
Guardian on Wall of Water at The Bridgewater Hall Manchester
ESO/Woods review – Pritchard's vibrant violin concerto captures sound of the sea Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Kenneth Woods led the English String Orchestra through a strong programme of new work that included Deborah Pritchard’s concerto inspired by Maggi ‘s...
Soprano April Fredrick Appointed As First ESO Affiliate Artist
The ESO (English Symphony Orchestra/English String Orchestra) have announced the appointment of American-born soprano April Fredrick as the orchestra’s first Affiliate Artist. Fredrick will be one of several leading artists to work with the ESO in long-term...
ENGLISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENT THE 21ST CENTURY SYMPHONY PROJECT: NINE SYMPHONIES BY NINE COMPOSERS LAUNCHES WITH FEBRUARY PREMIERE OF PHILIP SAWYERS’ THIRD SYMPHONY
NINE SYMPHONIES BY NINE COMPOSERS LAUNCHES WITH 28 FEBRUARY PREMIERE OF PHILIP SAWYERS' THIRD SYMPHONY The English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) are proud to announce the 21st Century Symphony Project, which will commission nine composers to write nine symphonies to be...
ESO Recording “Krenek Piano Concerti vol. 1” with pianist Mikhail Korzhev a Sunday Times “Best of the Year” for 2016
The Sunday Times has just announced their list of the “100 Best Records of the Year,” across all genres. We’re delighted to learn that our recording “Complete Piano Concertos of Ernst Krenek vol. 1” with pianist Mikhail Korzhev has made this year’s list as one of just...
Appointment of new Assistant Conductor tops a remarkable year for the English Symphony Orchestra
The English Symphony Orchestra are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Young in the newly established role of Assistant Conductor. British born conductor Michael Young will take up the new position in January 2017. Michael recently assisted ESO...
ESO Recording “Krenek Piano Concerti vol. 1” with pianist Mikhail Korzhev a Sunday Times “Best of the Year” for 2016
The Sunday Times has just announced their list of the “100 Best Records of the Year,” across all genres. We’re delighted to learn that our recording “Complete Piano Concertos of Ernst Krenek vol. 1” with pianist Mikhail Korzhev has made this year’s list as one of just...