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World premiere of Huw Watkins' new Octet on October 3, 2025, in Fairfax, VA, with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

Foto: Julius Berger jun.

All the works on this recording were performed at the Asiago Festival during the past 25 years or were composed expressly for Asiago. This recording only includes works written for the Cello Duo Berger, often in combination with other instruments or the human voice. 

World premiere of Enjott Schneider's new oratorio Kabbala – The Paths of Light at the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The importance of daily exercises for cello players cannot be overstated. Whether to foster a deeper familiarisation with the instrument, or to incrementally develop one’s technique, Lee’s Daily Exercises provides essential material for a better approach to practising.

Among the last of Peter Eötvös' completed works before his death in 2024, 13 Haïkus is a playful composition for children's choir.

Composed for St Martin’s Voices in spring 2025, Lucy Walker’s Bird Raptures draws stylistic inspiration from twentieth-century partsong and was written for her debut album on Resonus Classics (RES10361).

A new opera based on Werner Bräunig's unvarnished post-war novel, a commissioned work for Chemnitz 2025.

Compiled by piano teacher Marianne Magolt, this collection of easy piano pieces is designed for lessons and first auditions. Featuring accessible Baroque, Classical, and Romantic repertoire, the volume is ideal for young pianists preparing their first concerts. Downloadable recordings are included to support learning and encourage personal interpretation.

On 5 September 2025, the new version of Nikolai Kapustin's Concert Rhapsody will be performed for the first time. Pianist Frank Dupree will be accompanied by the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra under its new principal conductor Jordan de Souza – a highlight of the summer gala evening under the open sky on Friedensplatz in Dortmund.

For many children and young people, September doesn’t just represent the beginning of a new school year – it also marks the start of a musical adventure: learning an instrument! Whether it’s the recorder, violin or electric guitar, the start of the school year often brings with it more opportunities to delve into the world of music. So, how can you make sure you start on the right track?