The Northern Sinfonia and Chorus, The Sage Gateshead

2:09pm Monday 20th May 2013

The choral works of Scottish composer James MacMillan are infused with an intensity borne out of his deep Catholic faith and encapsulated in his Seven Last Words from The Cross.

Gabrielle Aplin – English rain

3:10pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THE voice behind the John Lewis ad, Gabrielle Aplin is well and truly front and centre now.

Arcane Roots – Blood and Chemistry

3:07pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THE problem with progressive or experimental rock is that what might sound good in the head of the creator doesn’t always translate to the recording studio. Arcane Roots, though belonging to that genre, are much better than that.

Caro Emerald – The Shocking Miss Emerald

Caro Emerald – The Shocking Miss Emerald

3:06pm Thursday 16th May 2013

I WAS going to say listening to Caro Emerald was a guilty pleasure, but why should it be guilty? A refreshing alternative to much of what passes for chart music these days, this second album is destined to appeal as much, if not more, than her debut, Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor.

Device – Device

Device – Device

3:05pm Thursday 16th May 2013

DEVICE is the new project from Disturbed lead singer David Draiman. With Disturbed taking a break from the business, Draiman has recruited the likes of Serj Tankian, formerly of System of a Down, Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello and classic rockers Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath and Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes for this offering.

Swimming back into the light

Difficult lyrics: Fish wrote five songs about the horrors of war

2:32pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The first album from Fish for five years was partly inspired by a visit to the Somme battlefields where he made a poignant discovery. The former Marillion frontman speaks to Matt Westcott ahead of gigs at The Sage in Gateshead and the Arc in Stockton

Mahler Symphony No 1, Vladimir Jurowski (LPO-0070)

11:30am Thursday 16th May 2013

Vladimir Jurowski, conducting the London Philharmonic Orchesta, presents a refreshing rendition of Mahler’s First Symphony. This live performance includes the symphony’s original second movement Blumine. An important addition to the discography.

Victoria Mullova: Bach Concertos (Onyx 4114)

11:29am Thursday 16th May 2013

Violinist Victoria Mullova teams up with harpsichordist Ottavio Dantone to present a Bach programme, including Violin Concerto’s No 1 and 2. Mullova’s technique is flawless, with a delivery that has an intimacy and charm. Two other works have been transcribed by Dantone from harpsichord concertos. Highly recommended.

Sibelius, Halle (HLL 7516)

11:28am Thursday 16th May 2013

The second installment of Halle’s Sibelius cycle under the baton of Sir Mark Elder features a magnificent account of Symphony No 2. Exuding a sense of melancholy and drama, the work is driven to a resounding climax. The album is rounded off with a dynamic rendition of Pohjola’s Daughter and evocative musical portrait of the sea in The Oceanides.

American heartland

11:27am Thursday 16th May 2013

AMERICAN Heartland is a new triple compilation CD release from Sony Music featuring various modern artists performing 47 tracks described as songs that capture the spirit of America.

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