Beethoven: Leonore (1805 version) (Blu-ray, HD)Beethoven started composing Leonore in January 1804. The subject the release to freedom of an unjustly imprisoned man by his devoted wife was part of the genre of 'rescue operas' which were very popular at the end of the 18th century. The premiere of Leonore, given before an uncomprehending audience at a time of political upheaval, was a failure and Beethoven responded by shortening the work from three acts to two, which was the version performed in

" the 24 Preludes op

This classic single has been newly remastered and finally available in the digital domain

Dave Willis

the ever-acclaimed vocal quartet presents four masses of Pierre de la Rue

and Extraordinary

Who's Laughing Now

What started in a small town took the band to international acclaim

3 presents chamber music composed over a sixteen year period (1997-2013)

and Chris Heaphy (Dissolve)

" refreshingly out of step with contemporary trends

winner of the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Main Prize and joint winner of the Song Prize

Aoki's bleeding screams over heavily distorted