Classical

Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky and soprano Emoke Bar?th appear on the soundtrack of a 2022 film by the award-winning Czech director Petr V?clav. Called Il Boemo (The Bohemian), it tells the story of the Prague-born composer Josef Myslivecek (1737-1781). He became a major figure on...

Along with the two books of piano studies by Gyorgy Ligeti, the Etudes of Philip Glass have taken their place as modern classics of the literature, serving both a didactic purpose to train the fingers and minds of their performers, but also bringing their...

Produced during the astonishingly fruitful year before the composer's death aged 31, the Impromptus are short, lyrical miniatures of contrasting mood and character which create a musical narrative whose imaginative reach transports the listener far beyond the 19th-century drawing room. They have been core...

The spectacular score for Daphnis et Chlo? is Ravel's most ambitiously scaled work. First performed in 1912 and designated a 'symphonie chor?graphique', it runs for about an hour and calls for a large orchestra (including miniature bronze cymbals, castanets and a wind machine) and...

Rufus Wainwright's Dream Requiem is an extremely prestigious project, the result of a commission from major cultural institutions in the US, UK, and Europe. This world premiere recording features a new composition by the legendary, Grammy-nominated musician, who has collaborated with the who's who...

Experience the chilling depths of Frostpunk 2 through Piotr Musiał’s gripping score, now on vinyl. As the steward of a postapocalyptic metropolis, you’ll guide society through expansion and factional conflicts, with each track embodying the stark beauty of survival. Pressed on opaque gold vinyl...

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Spider-Man 2, Sony Classical proudly presents Danny Elfman's iconic original score on vinyl for the first time ever. Conducted by Pete Anthony and performed by the 100+ piece Hollywood Studio Symphony orchestra, this special release features Elfman's...

After a string of releases on Sony Classical that have redefined the parameters of the classical recital album, Khatia Buniatishvili is returning to tradition with a recording of two of Mozart’s most sublime late piano concertos. Khatia Buniatishvili joins an iconic orchestra in performances...