Sounds Of Nature - New Guinea SoundscapesTo the north east of Australia, just below the Equator, Papua New Guinea covers the eastern half of the second largest island on earth (Greenland being the larger). 725 species of birds occur here. This CD proposes to first discover the most representative birds of mid high habitats (1000 to 3500 meters) in 6 natural concerts. Then, a 28 track sound guide allows the listener to identify the most common birds. Recording made by Remy Bruckert and Jean

Carter again brings the full assembly of instruments he has for decades been a master of: trumpet

Abrazo: The Havana Sessions

A surprise highlight is the solo piano tribute to the late Paul Bley

several of the songs are of an explicit sexual nature

This audio experience is rounded off by excellent actors

during one of the darkest periods of Weinberg's life

There are so many ways to take in this unique and magnificent work

he speaks to us about himself

contemporary works and Jazz

as a creature "ascending into Paradise"

including the celebrated Semele recording with John Nelson

Sakari Oramo has chosen the composer's first attempt in the genre