As often happens, the story begins with Bach at the Loussiers' house. Jean-Baptiste, one of the sons of the famous French composer Jacques Loussier, began learning the piano, music theory and Johann Sebastian Bach at a very early age.

"Two Roots," the album by the duo Atua Blues, marks the musical encounter between Grant Haua, the Maori blues phenomenon, and David Noël, alias Feelgood Dave, lead singer of the SuperSoul Brothers. It was through Dixiefrog Records, their shared label, that these two unique artists first crossed paths in 2022, when Grant invited David to lay his deep, soulful voice on “Please,” the first single from “Karu,” the album by singer Delayne produced by Grant Haua. What was meant to be a simple one-off soon turned into a perfect artistic connection and, eventually, an unshakable friendship one that distance oddly enough only managed to strengthen, confirming that blues truly knows no borders.

On one side, Francesco Corti, one of the most internationally acclaimed harpsichordists and protagonist of five acclaimed albums released by the Arcana label. On the other, Ilya Gringolts, making his debut for the same label: a violinist of extraordinary versatility, committed to contemporary music but also animated by a deep passion for the Baroque repertoire and historically informed performance. Proof of this is his recording of Locatelli's Il labirinto armonico (2021), which was awarded the Diapason d'Or and selected as Editor's Choice by Gramophone.

Completely contrary to the usual image of JS Bach as a recluse in his ivory tower, Amandine Beyer and Gli Incogniti reveal his lively admiration for the Italian music of his time, particularly that of Vivaldi and the brothers Marcello. Here Bach discovered sunlight and luminous colours that never ceased to nourish and inspire his musical imagination.

Véronique Gens' talent as a storyteller needs no introduction; she is an eminent ambassador for French mélodie and tragédie lyrique around the world. "Make us laugh! "says this sparkling programme, devised in collaboration with the Palazzetto Bru Zane. 'Les Divas d'Offenbach' presents all the facets of the prolific Jacques Offenbach - operetta, opéra-bouffe, fairy tales and opéra-comique - his famous arias from La Belle Hélène, La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein and La Périchole, as well as previously unreleased works recorded here for the first time.

Anyone who associates the lute just with early music is not yet aware of David Bergmüller: the Austrian picks up his instrument in the most diverse contexts, genres and eras. His latest solo album »Know Thyself«, which will be released in October 2025, combines lute music atmospherically and poetically with synthesiser sounds, loops and effects.

Breath, voices, shocks … A dry sound and without artifices … Groove, melody alternately sung by a female voice then male, then intoned on the saxophone or the flute … Improvisation mingles, player and mistress.

Cox is exactly what she promises to be: a badass rock’n’roll lady who makes her guitar produce sounds that are about to shake the world in a groundbreaking fashion.

Lorenzo Ghielmi (born in Milan on 1 September 1959) is an Italian organist and harpsichordist.

Depicting the arc of a musician's day in Paris, from Chanson du Matin to Chanson de Nuit, Lumière du Temps is the debut album from Italian violinist Lucilla Rose Mariotti.

The popularity of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik is a testament to the work’s unique elegance and refinement, maintaining its status as one of the most popular pieces in the classical canon. The transformational skills that resulted in this masterpiece have their roots in Mozart’s adolescent travels where he assimilated various musical traditions. Also featured are the three delightfully original Divertimenti, K. 136–38, which are a celebration of Mozart’s experiences in Italy and a prelude to the musical treasures to follow.

The German star pianist Matthias Kirschnereit dedicates this album entirely to the piano cosmos of Richard Wagner​. Wagner himself wrote few works for solo piano, but he influenced many of his contemporaries and musical heirs with his work​.

Alpine folklore, Alpine jazz, yodeling funk, or Ukrainian folklore? What exactly are Tamara Lukasheva and Matthias Schriefl serving up on this album? And are they completely serious about it all? Some of it sounds like it’s being played and sung with a wink. Anyone who knows Matthias Schriefl, who was born in Allgäu and has been living in the Rhineland for quite some time now, is also familiar with his sometimes offbeat humor.

The renowned Genova & Dimitrov Piano Duo celebrates it's 30th anniversary in 2025. The duo has been honoured with numerous international awards and recordings. With the recording of all of Debussy's works in three volumes for piano duo, the Genova & Dimitrov Piano Duo is now appearing on the Oehms label. The programme includes both well-known and lesser-known works, some of which are versions of orchestral works such as the famous La Mer. The recording was made in co-operation with WDR Broadcast.

Jonah Jones was a jazz trumpeter who created concise versions of jazz and swing and jazz standards that appealed to a mass audience. In the jazz community, he is known for his work with Stuff Smith. He was sometimes referred to as "King Louis II", a reference to Louis Armstrong. Jones started playing alto saxophone at the age of 12 in the Booker T. Washington Community Center band in Louisville, Kentucky, before quickly transitioning to trumpet, where he excelled.