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Grammy Nom for Boston Symphony Chamber Players

Grammy Nom for Boston Symphony Chamber Players

The Boston Symphony Chamber Players have received a Grammy nomination for their recordingProfanes et Sacrées, which prominently features BSO principal harpist Jessica Zhou. The disc includes 20th century French chamber music, includingIntroduction and Allegro (Ravel,...

Catrin Finch’s “Blessing” Nominated for Album of the Year

Catrin Finch’s “Blessing” Nominated for Album of the Year

Blessing, Catrin Finch's recording collaboration with John Rutter, has been nominated for Classic FM Album of the Year by the Classic Brit Awards 2013. The winners will be announced at an Oct. 2 awards show at Royal Albert Hall, with pianist Lang Lang as the...

Elizabeth Hainen Collaborates with Tan Dun

Elizabeth Hainen Collaborates with Tan Dun

On Wed., Feb. 20, The Philadelphia Orchestra announced their 2013–2014 season, which includes a concerto commission by Chinese composer Tan Dun. Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women, Symphony for 12 Micro Films, Harp, and Orchestra will comprise part of the orchestra's...

Sivan Magen recording on NYT’s Best of 2012 List

Sivan Magen recording on NYT’s Best of 2012 List

Sivan Magen is featured on the recording "Still Falls the Rain," by tenor Nicholas Phan, which has made it to James R. Oestreich's list of The Best Classical Music Recordings of 2012 for the New York Times. The recording features works by Benjamin Britten, and Magen...

Harpists Receive Grammy Consideration

Harpists Receive Grammy Consideration

At least two harpists have received Grammy nomination consideration. We're not entirely sure what that means, but what the heck, we think you should know about it. Maria Lusia Rayan-Forero is being considered for a nomination under Best Classical Instrumental solo for...

Catrin Finch and John Rutter on “Blessing”

Catrin Finch and John Rutter on “Blessing”

Watch Catrin Finch and John Rutter talk about their new recording Blessing in an interview with Classic FM. The recording is a collaboration between Finch and the composer John Rutter and includes his Suite Lyrique, which was written for her. Read more about Catrin on...