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APRIL 2026 NEW ON NAXOS Alexander Konstantinovich GLAZUNOV (1865–1936) Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1 String Quartets Nos. 1, 2 and 3 ‘Slavyanskiy’ Tippett Quartet Alexander Glazunov’s seven string quartets extend over the entirety of his composing career and are equal in significance to his symphonies. Fused with nationalist sentiment and Classical discipline the First String Quartet secured the Glinka Prize for the teenage composer in 1884. The advances in expressive range and formal integration in the Second Quartet include a rapturous slow movement considered a highlight of his earlier output, while the Third Quartet has become known as ‘The Slavonic’ for its evocative folk- music character. Key features: • This is the first volume of a complete edition of Glazunov’s string quartets with the excellent Tippett Quartet, who are veterans of numerous acclaimed complete editions of quartets by composers such as Erich Korngold (Naxos 8.574438), named as one of The Times (UK) Ten Best Classical Albums of the Year in 2023, and Henryk Górecki (8.573919 and 8.574110) in recordings ‘deserving of the very highest recommendation’ ( Gramophone ). • Glazunov was a key figure in giving shape to Russian national character in the late 19th century and was influential on 20th- century composers such as Stravinsky. Even with his imposing reputation his works were regarded by the likes of Shostakovich as old-fashioned, but his popularity has endured beyond modernism and our appreciation of his music can only be enhanced through top notch new recordings such as those of the Tippett Quartet.

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Playing time: 81:23 Release date: 24 Apr 2026

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Click to listen to String Quartet No. 2 in F major, Op. 10: II. Scherzo: Allegro LISTEN

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String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 1 (1881–82) 1 I. Andantino moderato 2 II. Scherzo: Vivace 3 III. Andante 4 IV. Finale: Moderato String Quartet No. 2 in F major, Op. 10 (1884)

String Quartet No. 3 in G major, Op. 26 ‘Slavyanskiy’ (‘The Slavonic’) (1886–88) 9 I. Moderato 0 II. Interludium: Moderato ! III. Alla mazurka: Allegretto @ IV. Finale: Allegro moderato ‘Une fête slave’

5 I. Allegro non troppo 6 II. Scherzo: Allegro 7 III. Adagio molto 8 IV. Finale: Allegro moderato

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About the Tippett Quartet The Tippett Quartet has performed and broadcast throughout the UK, Europe, Canada and Mexico, and its broad and diverse repertoire highlights the ensemble’s unique versatility. It has an impressive catalogue of recordings, and has given numerous world and UK premieres. The quartet released an acclaimed recording of Penderecki’s Quartets (Naxos 8.574288), and was awarded Gramophone magazine’s Recording of the Month for its recording of Górecki’s String Quartet No. 3 (8.574110). The release of the complete Korngold Quartets (8.574428) was received to great acclaim, being chosen as Chamber CD of the Month in BBC Music Magazine and also included in The Times and The Sunday Times Top 10 Classical Recordings of the Year.

John Mills , Jeremy Isaac , Lydia Lowndes-Northcott and Bozidar Vukotic © Cathy Pyle

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‘This massive stylistic range is negotiated with consummate skill by the Tippett Quartet – no easy task – and the recording by Michael Ponder, made in St John the Evangelist Church in Oxford, is absolutely outstanding, resonant but allowing every detail to be heard.’ – Gramophone

‘The Tippetts not only provide renditions of equal stature, missing no nuance of either extreme calm or intransigent violence, but Naxos’s recording is as clear as a bell… This is a recording deserving of the very highest recommendation.’ – Gramophone

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‘The Tippetts have got the measure not only of the music, but of its style, even developing vibrato true to the “golden age”: fast, intense and continuous. This results in a pleasingly luscious yet muscular tone, which makes the most of their tightly unified ensemble.’ – BBC Music Magazine

‘The Tippett Quartet… give fine, crisp performances of these works… extremely satisfying performances.’ –Fanfare

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For the full list of Tippett Quartet’s discography on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/OrchestraEnsemble/Tippett_Quartet/74544

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Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Piano Laureate Recital 2022 Winner XX Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition SCRIABIN • RACHMANINOV Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano In this recital, prize-winning Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko explores the evolving language, dramatic breadth and technical daring of Alexander Scriabin’s piano works. The album charts the remarkable evolution of Scriabin’s musical language from his earliest pieces, to the sensual, volatile Piano Sonata No. 5 , which stands at the summit of Scriabin’s creative trajectory. As a resonant counterpart, Izik-Dzurko plays Rachmaninov’s brooding Piano Sonata No. 1 in D minor . A digital-only release of four early piano works by Scriabin is also available on 9.70408. Key features: • Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko was a Gold Medalist at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition and recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship. He also made history as the first Canadian to win the Grand Prize at the Concours Musical International de Montréal. • He has performed in many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, the Leipzig Gewandhaus, Salle Cortot in Paris, Auditorio Nacional de Musica in Madrid, and London’s Wigmore Hall.

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Playing time: 76:54 Release date: 24 Apr 2026

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Click to listen to RACHMANINOV, S.: Piano Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro moderato LISTEN Tracklist Alexander SCRIABIN (1872–1915) 1 Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 2 Nocturne in A flat major, WoO 3 (first version) 3 Scherzo in E flat major, WoO 4 4 Scherzo in A flat major – Scherzo in D flat major, WoO 5 5 Ballade in B flat minor, Anh. 14 (fragment) 6 Valse-Impromptu in E flat major, Anh. 13 (fragment) 7 Piano Piece in B flat minor, Anh. 16 8 Mazurka in B minor, WoO 14 9 Étude in D flat major, Anh. 8 (fragment) 0 Étude in F sharp major, Anh. 9 (fragment) ! Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, Anh. 11 (fragment) @ Feuillet d’album (‘Album Leaf’), Op. 58 (early version) # Étude in D sharp minor, WoO 22 (second version) Sergey RACHMANINOV (1873–1943) $ – ^ Piano Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28

Alexander SCRIABIN Fugues, WoO 12 and 13 Nocturne, WoO 3 Piano Sonata, Anh. 39

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JAEDEN IZIK-DZURKO 2022 Winner XX Paloma O’Shea Santander International Piano Competition SCRIABIN Fugues, WoO 12 and 13 Nocturne, WoO 3 Piano Sonata, Anh. 39

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About Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko is internationally recognised for the depth, sincerity and clarity of his artistry. A Gold Medallist at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition and a recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, he made history as the first Canadian to win the Grand Prize at the Concours musical international de Montréal. He has performed in many of the world’s leading concert halls, including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York, Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, Gewandhaus Leipzig, the Salle Cortot in Paris, Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid and London’s Wigmore Hall. His orchestral partnerships include the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa and the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.

Piano Laureate Recitals

‘His Vallée d’Obermann by Liszt is an exciting rendition of the great tone poem, with well-shaped, sensitive melodies and blazing octaves at the climax… Here Koryakin play less to the flashy side of the piece and more to the nuances, yet he misses none of the flash.’ – Fanfare

‘The performance is strong, and [Rizikov]’s attention to its architecture brings a new freshness to the piece. Here the tension works beautifully, and her emotionally ladened playing brings out a revelatory greatness I had not previously attributed to it.’ – American Record Guide

‘[Panfilov] plays the notes almost always accurately and cleanly, and brings to each piece a good degree of musicianship and sensitivity.’ –Fanfare

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‘There’s an edge-of-the-seat excitement that builds throughout this recital. Stakes are high, as are the audience expectations, and the pressure is palpable. Chun Wang delivers with confidence and flawless playing. A winner.’ – The WholeNote

‘It is exciting as well, especially in the unbelievable hands of this pianist.’ – American Record Guide

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Playing time: 58:00 Release date: 10 Apr 2026

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Kip WINGER (b. 1961) Symphony of the Returning Light Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers” * Peter Otto, Violin * Nashville Symphony • Giancarlo Guerrero Kip Winger is a genre-bridging composer with a long and successful career in rock music. His celebrated ballet score Conversations with Nijinsky led conductor Giancarlo Guerrero to commission the two works on this album. Weaving four floriographical meanings into the musical arc, In the Language of Flowers is a violin concerto that celebrates a love story “no words could adequately express.” Symphony of the Returning Light sits in the tradition of autobiographical fantasies stretching back to Berlioz. The symphony incorporates the use of Morse code rhythms, and is centered around the theme of atonement. Key features: • These are all world premiere recordings composed by multi- platinum rock music and GRAMMY-nominated classical composer, Kip Winger. Conducted by six-time GRAMMY winner Giancarlo Guerrero, performed by 14-time GRAMMY Award winner, Nashville Symphony , and produced by ten-time GRAMMY winner Tim Handley. • ‘Winger’s musical pedigree was practically unmatched in 1980s metal … the band crafted a debut album that combined hard-pop melodies with plenty of proggy, technically dazzling instrumental work.’ ( Rolling Stone Magazine ) • Kip Winger played bass with Alice Cooper from 1985 to 1987, and performed and recorded with Alan Parsons, Roger Daltrey and Bob Dylan.

Click to listen to Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers”: IV. Wisteria LISTEN Tracklist Violin Concerto “In the Language of Flowers” (2024–25) 1 I. Forsythia 2 II. Viscaria 3 III. Ambrosia 4 IV. Wisteria Symphony of the Returning Light (2018–20)

5 I. S.O.S. 6 II. Eleos 7 III. Metamorphosis 8 IV. Metanoia

German-born violinist is concertmaster of the Nashville Symphony and enjoys a dynamic career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He previously served as first associate concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra. Peter Otto

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About Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor

Giancarlo Guerrero is a six-time GRAMMY Award-winning conductor known for his imaginative programming. As music director for the Nashville Symphony for 16 seasons, he championed contemporary American music through commissions, recordings, and performances. Under his leadership, the Nashville Symphony premiered 24 works by composers including Béla Fleck, Ben Folds, Jennifer Higdon, Hannibal Lokumbe, Terry Riley, Wayne Shorter and Victor Wooten. He also helped launch the Composer Lab and Workshop with Aaron Jay Kernis, supporting emerging American composers. Currently serving as music director laureate for the Nashville Symphony, Guerrero also serves as music director for Sarasota Orchestra and artistic director and principal conductor of Chicago’s Grant Park Music Festival.

Giancarlo Guerrero and the Nashville Symphony

‘The Cornet Concerto by Brad Warnaar is a bold and highly original work… The performance is virtuosic and sparkling, featuring an exceptional Costa Rican soloist, José Sibaja… Higdon has said that working with brass players is great because these musicians often spread a contagious joy. You can hear that in her virtuosic and playful concerto, which is performed magnificently.’ – Pizzicato ‘Armed with the 3,568 pipes of the concert organ at Nashville’s Laura Turner Concert Hall, the excellent Paul Jacobs gives a delightful performance, vigorously supported by Giancarlo Guerrero’s brightly polished Nashville Symphony, stripped of woodwinds in Parker’s scoring – something that only makes the organ’s tones stand out with extra clarity.’ – BBC Music Magazine

‘The Nashville musicians meet the score’s [ My Father Knew Charles Ives ] many demands head-on, including the challenging if highly idiomatic wind parts, achieving an atmospheric soundscape both poignant and exhilarating… Both the pairing of these two particular works and their singular performances make this a welcome addition to any Adams collection.’ – Gramophone

‘Giancarlo Guerrero is an able accompanist, and the Nashville Symphony play beautifully for him.’ – Gramophone

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For the full list of Giancarlo Guerrero’s discography on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Giancarlo_Guerrero/97170

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8.574453

Playing time: 62:48 Release date: 24 Apr 2026

Svetlana Makarova , Lera Auerbach and Jing Zhao

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Giya KANCHELI (1935–2019) Ex contrario Middelheim • Tsutisopeli Svetlana Makarova, Pavel Vernikov, Violins Jing Zhao, Cello • Davit Gvelesiani, Vocals Rustavi Ensemble • Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra Lera Auerbach

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Giya Kancheli, one of Georgia’s most eminent composers, became increasingly famous after the advent of glasnost in the Soviet Union, when his works, not least his seven symphonies, were heard internationally. Around the year 2000 Kancheli shifted away from the opulence of these pieces and moved towards a more restrained, introspective vein, which is exemplified by the three works on this album. Elements of folk and traditional music can be glimpsed in the abstract Ex contrario , while Middelheim is striking for its overlapping succession of episodes. Tsutisopeli was Kancheli’s final score. Key features: • At the age of ten, violinist Svetlana Makarova won First Prize at the Moscow International Youth Tchaikovsky Competition. In 2008 she was invited by conductor Lorin Maazel to join the orchestra of Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía, Spain. • Cellist Jing Zhao has performed with numerous prestigious conductors such as Yuri Bashmet, Myung-whun Chung, Jean Fournet, Eliahu Inbal, Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi, Lorin Maazel, Ricardo Muti, Andris Nelsons, Seiji Ozawa, Mikhail Pletnev, Muhai Tang, and Jaap van Zweden, among others. Tracklist 1 Ex contrario (2006) (version for two violins and string orchestra) 2 Middelheim (2016/18) (version for piano trio and string orchestra) 3 Tsutisopeli (2019) (version for two violins and men’s choir) Text: Traditional Georgian

Rustavi Ensemble

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About Lera Auerbach, Conductor Born in 1973 in Chelyabinsk, Lera Auerbach is a composer, concert pianist and conductor. Raised in a musical family, she began composing at an early age and later studied at the Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School and the Hochschule für Musik Hannover. Auerbach has since established a renowned international career, composing for major orchestras, ensembles and films, performing as a pianist, and conducting her own works. Her output spans concert works, chamber music and vocal pieces, often exploring profound human themes with a distinctive contemporary voice.

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‘Bernsted’s performance is of the utmost commitment, manifested in technical and artistic brilliance. Pianist Ramez Mhaanna is similarly impressive on all counts. The two artists, a formidable duo, are presented in brilliant, lifelike sound…’ –Fanfare

‘Dogadin’s elegant tone and convincing way of tracing musical ideas, even in music as dense as the Violin Sonata , makes these preludes even more comprehensible. The sprightly No. 5 and the sassy No. 6 require little explication; the duo plays them jauntily and stylishly.’ –Fanfare 筆者の「今月の特選盤」広くお薦めしたい優秀盤特 RECORD GEIJUTSU SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION OF THE MONTH

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For the full list of Lera Auerbach’s discography on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Lera_Auerbach/27318

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Ambur Braid as Rachel and Monika Buczkowska as Eudoxie © Monika Rittershaus

Fromental HALÉVY (1799–1862) La Juive Opera in five acts (1835) Libretto by Eugène Scribe Ambur Braid, Monika Buczkowska, Sopranos John Osborn, Gerard Schneider, Tenors Sebastian Geyer, Danylo Matviienko, Baritones Simon Lim, Bass Chor der Oper Frankfurt Extrachor der Oper Frankfurt Frankfurter Opern- und Museumsorchester Henrik Nánási, Conductor Tatjana Gürbaca, Stage Director

2.110781 Playing time: 3 hours 19 minutes Filming dates: 11 and 14 July 2024 Filming venue: Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Picture format: NTSC 16:9 Sound formats: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 and Dolby Digital Surround 5.1 Language: French Subtitles: French, English, German, Japanese, Korean Region code: 0 (worldwide) No. of disc/s: 1 (DVD 9) Release date: 10 Apr 2026

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The role of Rachel is taken by increasingly in- demand Canadian soprano Ambur Braid . Of this performance, Concerto.net wrote ‘Ambur Braid’s effortless unfolding of her well-timbred voice makes every performance of Rachel an event.’ Whilst Frankfurter Rundschau wrote ‘Ambur Braid returns to Frankfurt for the title role and impresses with a luminous soprano Éléazar is played by American tenor John Osborn who ‘is a vocal phenomenon who astounds both in bel canto and nineteenth century French opera. In addition, his diction is exemplary. Rarely have I heard a non‑native speaker enunciate French so well. He was able to convey Éléazar’s piety, anger, paternal love and tormented soul…His rendition of the opera’s that can rise to great dramatic heights and clear high notes that emphasise the purity of the character. She movingly portrays the suffering of the title character.’ • most popular aria, the Act V aria “Rachel, quand du Seigneur”, was not merely beautifully sung, it was also immensely moving’.

Fromental Halévy’s five-act grand opera La Juive (‘The Jewess’) is one of the most popular operas of the 19th century, captivating audiences ever since its debut at the Opéra de Paris in 1835. Set in the 15th century and full of pageantry, the subject is the forbidden love between a Christian man and a Jewish woman, and the tragedy that ensues. Oper Frankfurt’s contemporary staging won great acclaim, with Ambur Braid being lauded for her ‘luminous soprano’ as the heroine Rachel, and ‘vocal phenomenon’ John Osborn heralded in the role of her father Éléazar as ‘immensely moving’.

Also available on Blu-ray video: NBD0190V Playing time: 3 hours 19 minutes Filming dates: 11 and 14 July 2024 Filming venue: Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Picture format: HD 16:9 Sound formats: PCM stereo and Language: French Subtitles: French, English, German, Japanese, Korean Region: A, B, C No. of disc/s: 1 (BD 50) Release date: 10 Apr 2026

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Recommended Oper Frankfurt productions

‘Grigorian really does have a special way with Tchaikovsky’s heroines… and here exudes the charisma essential to bring Kuma to life, her nuanced acting allied to a voice that encompasses both strength and fragility… The rest of the cast is uniformly strong. Young Canadian baritone Iain MacNeil sings with great vocal warmth as Nikita… Claudia Mahnke’s dark mezzo makes for a striking Princess.’ – Gramophone

‘Leading the pack is the resonant baritone of Vladislav Sulimsky. He possesses a solid tonal core throughout his range and he shades Tchaikovsky’s music by colouring his voice expressively… Another artist of promise is the soprano Olesya Golovneva who even manages to sing while dancing en pointe . Her voice is a pleasing lyric soprano with hints of dark colours and the suggestion of greater reserves of power.’ – MusicWeb International

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‘Enshrined within is a joyous, resonant and highly accomplished performance from Frankfurt Opera of a treacherously difficult and chameleonic work, one that gets to the heart of its agenda… Vivid and absolutely text-led performances all around.’ – Gramophone

‘All of the singers are fine comic actors, and all sing very well. Angela Vallone’s darker soprano contrasts well with Bianca Tognocchi’s brighter instrument. Theo Lebow has a beautiful tenor; and Iurii Samoilov offers a steady, smooth baritone.’ – American Record Guide

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Joachim RAFF (1822–1882) Dame Kobold Lara Rieken, Julia Surushkina, Sopranos Gustav Wenzel Most, Tenor Matthias Lika, Baritone Lukas Krimmel, Bass Choir of the Theatre of the City of Ústí nad Labem West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Dario Salvi

Joachim Raff moved in circles that included Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann, and he ultimately became one of the best-known German composers of his day. Of Raff’s six stage works Dame Kobold (‘The Phantom Lady’) was the first of a series of comic operas that anticipated later trends, moving away from Wagnerian pathos and looking back to the levity of Rossini. Admired for its utterly gorgeous musical setting, the opera is notable for a disarmingly simple yet fast- paced plot, bewitching solos and elegantly flowing melodies, and a deftly responsive marriage of language and music. Key features: • This world premiere recording of Joachim Raff’s comic opera Dame Kobold is a significant coup and a highlight of our operatic recordings in 2026. Raff was a prolific composer and a leading figure in German music during the 19th century, but his operas were overshadowed by those of Wagner and his works are still being rediscovered today. • This recording joins our release in 2024 of Raff’s final opera Die Eifersüchtigen (8.660561-62), regarded as ‘a beautifully conceived look back at opera buffa from the late romantic era’ by MusicWeb International . • The compact but superb cast of Dame Kobold is led by baritone Matthias Lika (Don Juan), who was awarded First Prize in the concert category at the National Singing Competition in Berlin in December 2024, and soprano Lara Rieken (Donna Angela), winner of the National Singing Competition 2022, the 5th Vienna International Music Competition and the competition of the Fritz Wunderlich Society 2023.

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Lara Rieken Donna Angela, Juan’s sister

Julia Surushkina Beatrice, Angela’s maid

Gustav Wenzel Most Don Manuel, friend of Juan

Matthias Lika Don Juan

Lukas Krimmel Rodrigo, Manuel’s servant

Choir of the Theatre of the City of Ústí nad Labem

West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra

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About Dario Salvi, Conductor Dario Salvi is a busy and respected conductor with a versatile and eclectic repertoire, which has been recognised through numerous awards and nominations, including the 2023 ‘Riccardo Drigo’ Music for Ballet prize and a 2022 International Classical Music Awards nomination for the world premiere recording of Johann Strauss II’s Waldmeister (Naxos 8.660489-90). His passion for the rediscovery and performance of long-forgotten masterpieces and the curation of world premieres has put Salvi in the spotlight around the world. World premiere performances include Vassallo’s Edith Cavell , Adam’s Griseldis and Orfa , Romberg’s The Desert Song and Strauss II’s Blindekuh , Waldmeister and Indigo und die vierzig Räuber , among many others

Recordings featuring Dario Salvi

‘Dario Salvi conducts with lively rhythmic directness. The momentum never sags and the woodwind-playing, in particular, has a real sparkle in its eye.’ – Gramophone

‘This Naxos disc features the forces of Malmö Opera under Dario Salvi, who play the score tidily. Light soprano Caroline Bruker is an attractive Bätely.’ – Gramophone

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‘Raff’s ‘Lenore’ Fifth Symphony of 1872 has a story to tell, and does so with immense character and melodic charm. It is winningly performed here, as is his Ein feste Burg ist

‘The recording is clear and balanced, made in conjunction with the world-premiere performances in Zurich. The singers, who seem to be mostly native German-speakers, put the busy text across persuasively. …Finnish conductor Joonas Pitkänen keeps the Orchestra of Europe on its toes.’ – American Record Guide

unser Gott Overture .’ – BBC Music Magazine

For the full list of Dario Salvi’s discography on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Dario_Salvi/323089

APRIL 2026 NEW ON NAXOS Jinhyung Park Piano Laureate Recital 2023 Winner, Jaén Prize International Piano Competition BRAHMS • DVOŘÁK * • GRANADOS Jinhyung Park, winner of the 2023 Jaén Prize International Piano Competition, explores the multifaceted nature of his instrument in this meeting of three 19th-century masters. Brahms’ Handel Variations – a birthday gift to Clara Schumann – employs an infinite variety of pianistic and motivic devices, while Granados’ Los requiebros is a dazzling interpretation of the Spanish jota folk dance. Dvořák’s formidable Second Piano Quintet is swept along by an enveloping lyricism that distils the very spirit of the composer . Key features: • Our Laureate series is a valuable and always excitingly inspiring introduction to artists of the future. Established in 1953, the Jaé n Prize has become one of the most prestigious awards for its involvement of contemporary Spanish composers, with leading juries and outstanding winners found amongst a significant international participation. Our ongoing collaboration with this award has resulted in a growing and highly collectable series of first-rate solo and chamber music recordings. • Jinhyung Park, Piano Bretón String Quartet * The Bretón String Quartet has been string quartet in residence for the Jaén Prize International Piano Competition since 2017, appearing for instance with 2018 winner Honggi Kim in Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E flat major (8.574232), and in Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet with 2021 winner Valentin Malinin (8.574468) recorded as part of this Laureate Series and considered ‘a most rewarding release, well-balanced, and showcasing a major talent’ in Classical Explorer .

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Playing time: 75:58 Release date: 10 Apr 2026

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Jinhyung Park with the Bretón String Quartet

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Johannes BRAHMS (1833–1897) 1 – ¶ 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24 (1861) Enrique GRANADOS (1867–1916) • Goyescas, Book 1 – No. 1. Los requiebros (1909–11)

Antonín DVOŘÁK (1841–1904) Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81, B. 155 (1887) ª I. Allegro ma non tanto º II. Dumka: Andante con moto ⁄ III. Scherzo (Furiant): Molto vivace ¤ IV. Finale: Allegro

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About Jinhyung Park, Piano South Korean pianist Jinhyung Park (b. 1996, Seoul) began piano studies at the age of five. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Yonsei University under Ian Yungwook Yoo and later earned his Master’s at the Hochschule für Musik in Hannover with Arie Vardi. Park made his recital debut in 2009 via the Kumho Prodigy Concert Series, and has since performed extensively across Europe, North America and Asia, including appearances at the Prague Spring Festival and concerts in Paris and Bratislava. He has collaborated with leading orchestras such as the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE, Orquesta Sinfónica de Málaga, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Slovenská filharmónia, and major Korean orchestras including the KBS Symphony Orchestra and Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra.

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‘Clarity and verve are all there, the Fugue itself positively bursting at the seams with the energy of its own counterpoint… A most rewarding release, well-balanced, and showcasing a major talent.’ – Classical Explorer

‘I give Dmytro Choni high marks on his programming… It’s highly sensitive, finely attuned to sonority and colour, flawless in technique, and intelligent in its pacing and phrasing. Choni is at his best in the Debussy and Ligeti.’ – Fanfare

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‘This is pianism of the highest order. [Wang’s] account of the Liszt has all the verve required as well as a clarity that is rarely encountered. He has a wonderful sense of timing and of all the varied colours that a good piano and good pianist can achieve.’ – American Record Guide

‘This freshly minted winner of the Santander piano competition recorded these pieces as part of the prize. The Liszt sonata is a wonderfully lush and fluid performance, with excellent sound.’ – American Record Guide

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Franz LISZT (1811–1886) Complete Piano Music, Vol. 68 Dance Transcriptions Wenting Shi, Piano

Liszt’s circle of friends and musical acquaintances was both wide and varied. In typically generous fashion he often promoted their music through transcriptions, arrangements and additions. This collection features arrangements of dance music by illustrious contemporaries such as Weber and Smetana, additions to a work by Liszt’s Weimar assistant Joachim Raff, and a scintillating solo transcription of the Tanzmomente by the influential Viennese composer/conductor Johann von Herbeck, amongst others. Key features: • Steinway Artist Wenting Shi has received numerous s her career, including in April 2023, First Prize in the Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowship Award in the USA, earning the distinction of Fellow Artist. • She has given solo recitals hosted at renowned global music venues, including Alice Tully Hall in New York, Salle Gaveau in Paris, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Hong Kong City Hall, Musikverein and ORF Radio Kulturhaus in Vienna, and the Shanghai Grand Theatre, among others.

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Playing time: 66:22 Release date: 24 Apr 2026

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Click to listen to Tanzmomente von Johann Herbeck für Pianoforte von F. Liszt, S492/R171: No. 4 in A major LISTEN

Tracklist

1 Valse d’Adèle pour piano à la main gauche seule par le Comte Géza Zichy. Transcription brillante à deux mains par F. Liszt, S456/R292 (1877) 2 Una stella amica. Polka mazurka di Francesco Pezzini per pianoforte da F. Liszt, S551/R232 (1875?) 3 Carl Maria von Webers Polonaise brillante für Pianoforte übertragen von F. Liszt, S455/R460 (c. 1851) 4 Einleitung und Coda, S551a mit Raffs Walzer in Des-dur, Op. 54, No. 1 (1854) 5 La célèbre Zigeuner-Polka von August Conradi, für Piano übertragen von F. Liszt, S481/R146 (1848)

6 Galop par Konstantin Boulgakov arrangé pour le Pianoforte par Liszt, S478/R143 (1843) (first version) 7 Einleitung und Schlußtakte, S571a mit Tausigs Walzer-Kaprizen nach J. Strauss: No. 3. Wahlstimmen (c. 1880–85) 8 Einleitung und Coda, S570a mit Smetanas Trois Polka de Salon, Op. 7: No. 1. Allegro comodo (1885) 9 Seconda Mazurka per pianoforte di Pier Adolfo Tirindelli variata da F. Liszt, S573a (1880) 0 – * Tanzmomente von Johann Herbeck für Pianoforte von F. Liszt, S492/R171 (1869)

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About Wenting Shi, Piano Steinway Artist Wenting Shi has captivated audiences across the globe. A 2023 Fellow of the Luminarts Cultural Foundation, she has received accolades from the ArturSchnabel-Wettbewerb, Hong Kong International Piano Competition, Serge & Olga Koussevitzky Young Artist Awards, San Jose International Piano Competition and the Cziffra Stiftung. Shi earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School, where she was awarded the Arthur Rubinstein Prize. She later received her Master of Musical Arts degree from the Yale School of Music before graduating with distinction (Master of Arts) from the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien and receiving the Konzertexamen from the Universität der Künste Berlin. She also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Northwestern University.

Liszt Complete Piano Music series

‘[Scherbakov] can negotiate the most demanding passagework evenly with clarity and precision, he balances competing voices appropriately, and he plays with great élan.’ – Fanfare

‘This is a brilliant recording of some rarely heard Liszt all played splendidly by Christopher Williams. I have to say that I’d not heard any of his other recordings but now I feel the need to go out and buy them.’ – MusicWeb International

APRIL 2026 NEW ON NAXOS Wenzel Thomas MATIEGKA (1773–1830) Complete Guitar Sonatas, Vol. 1 Grande Sonates Nos. 1 and 2 Sonate, Op. 23 Sonate progressive, Op. 17 Dragoş Ilie, Guitar A native of Bohemia, Wenzel Thomas Matiegka was a contemporary of Beethoven and a celebrated guitarist. His reputation was established after settling in Vienna where he became accepted in musical circles that included Schubert. Matiegka’s works reflect the influence of Mozart and Haydn, while exploring the virtuoso possibilities of the guitar by blending lyrical serenity with refreshing good humour and exhilarating technique. Key features: • This is the first volume of what will be a complete edition of Wenzel Thomas Matiegka’s guitar sonatas on two discs. Matiegka is a composer whose work is known and highly respected by a few serious guitar aficionados, but whose music has been overshadowed by the popularity of composers such as Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani. • Matiegka is considered to be one of the foremost exponents of the flourishing Viennese guitar school of the early 1800s, and was certainly an influential figure in the fashionable guitar scene of his day. Leading 20th-century concert guitarists such as Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams seem not to have had access to Matiegka’s compositions, and as a result the re-evaluation of his qualities is still ongoing. The works selected for this recording certainly have many of the unique and most interesting features of guitar compositions in Matiegka’s era, from lyrically expressive movements to spectacular virtuosic romps.

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Playing time: 76:33 Release date: 10 Apr 2026

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Click to listen to Grande Sonate No. 1 for Guitar in D major: I. Maestoso LISTEN

Tracklist

Grande Sonate No. 1 for Guitar in D major (pub. 1808) 1 I. Maestoso 2 II. Andante molto 3 III. Rondo capriccioso: Allegro non molto Sonate for Guitar in B minor, Op. 23 (pub. 1811)

Grande Sonate No. 2 for Guitar in A major (pub. 1808) 7 I. Moderato 8 II. Andante con espressione 9 III. Variations sur l’air allemande par Haydn Sonate progressive for Guitar in G major, Op. 17 (pub. 1807)

4 I. Presto. Fugato 5 II. Menuetto – Trio 6 III. Rondo: Allegro non tanto

0 I. Cantabile ! II. Andante @ III. Rondo: Moderato

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About Dragoş Ilie, Guitar Romanian guitarist Dragoş Ilie has delighted audiences across Europe, Asia and the United States with his charismatic and dynamic interpretations. He has received awards in over 40 international competitions, winning more than 20 Grand Prizes, and has placed at the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA), Koblenz International Festival and Changsha International Guitar Festival competitions. Ilie has been featured in Classical Guitar , Soundboard , Gendai Guitar and Acoustic Guita r magazines, and has appeared with the Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra, and Romanian Radio National and Chamber Orchestras. He is also active in the chamber music scene, performing with the GRAMMY award-nominated Austin Guitar Quartet.

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‘The arrangements themselves are beautiful, maximising the use of various effects such as palm muting and artificial harmonics to evoke not just the sounds of the orchestra but the sights and smells of the Spanish campo. The performances, too, are beautiful.’ – Gramophone

‘Trent’s performance is brilliant, handling the complex technical and musical challenges with aplomb, making the guitar a transparent interpreter of these emotions… This recording is an example of solid, generally understandable contemporary compositions that deserve to be included in the classical guitar’s repertoire – and brought to us by a world-class performer.’ – American Record Guide

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New Nordic Pocket Concertos GERSTRØM • JÄRVENTAUSTA • KOLSTAD RASMUSSEN • RUDERS • TARRODI • VAKA Niklas Walentin Danish Chamber Players These seven new Nordic violin concertos were all composed for soloist Niklas Walentin and the Danish Chamber Players. Though compact in length, they range widely in expressive power. Some have nature themes – the sonic portrayal of the Arctic, the fragility of glaciers. One is a homage to Ukraine, another is a Swedish Four Seasons , while others embrace folkloric elements. Each concerto is to be performed in a circle, intended to give an immersive cinematic feel, enveloping the listener in a landscape of sounds. Key features: • World premiere recordings of seven commissioned works by seven different composers, one for each of the Nordic countries: Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, plus the Faroe Islands and Greenland for the Danish Chamber Players (Ensemble Storstrøm) and Niklas Walentin. •

Conductor Anne Marie Granau was recipient of the 2014 Grethe Kolbe Mindelegat – she has recorded the music of Kasper Rofelt on Naxos 6.220716 with the Danish Chamber Players: ‘The Danish Chamber Players’ compendium of chamber works by Kasper Rofelt, Dichotomy, is a cleansing listen, full of the composer’s

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combination of shapely lyricism and ascetic argumentation, often thriving on a combination of opposites’ ( Gramophone ).

Tracklist

Andrea TARRODI (b. 1981) 1 – 4 The Four Seasons (2022)

Veronique VAKA (b. 1986)

0 Erda Concerto for two violins and ensemble (2024) Sunleif RASMUSSEN (b. 1961) ! – # Rósan í Vetrarljósi / Die Rose im Winterlicht (2024) Joel JÄRVENTAUSTA (b. 1995) $ – ( Songs, Games & Dances (2024)

Arnannguaq GERSTRØM (b. 1977) 5 Broken Inua (2022) Aksel KOLSTAD (b. 1981) 6 Apollo – The Ukrainian Violin Concerto (2022) Poul RUDERS (b. 1949) 7 – 9 Pocket Concerto (2021)

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About Niklas Walentin , Violin Niklas Walentin has received more than 25 international music awards, released 11 albums and managed a row of festivals in Europe as an artistic director. Sought-after for his performances as a soloist and chamber musician, Walentin is especially acclaimed for performing works from the virtuosic and salon genres. Recently, he has made his debut with jazz, performing his own virtuosic arrangements for solo violin and jazz trio. He performs in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York, The Phillips Collection in Washington, Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg and Wigmore Hall in London, with celebrated conductors and musicians such as Mario Venzago, Marc Soustrot, Henrik Schäfer, Nabil Shehata, Hartmut Rohde and Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, among others. Niklas Walentin has since October 2024 been the concert master for The Danish Philharmonic Orchestra.

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‘This is a bracing collection of percussion pieces, some rarely heard, each with specific rules or rituals, performed by the terrific percussion ensemble Percurama and two excellent soloists… This is a skillfully calibrated performance, beginning almost

‘The other six sonatas by the great violinist are among the very finest in the repertoire. Danish-Swiss violinist Niklas Walentin does a good job playing them.’ – American Record Guide

inaudibly, building slowly.’ – American Record Guide 筆者の「今月の特選盤」広くお薦めしたい優秀盤特 RECORD GEIJUTSU SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION OF THE MONTH

For the full list of Niklas Walentin’s discography on Naxos, visit www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Niklas_Walentin/373924

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