October’s New Releases
6/11/2025
Jörg Widmann — Mendelssohn, Widmann, Korngold
Jörg Widmann joins forces with Stuttgarter Kammerorchester in a new album: Mendelssohn, Widmann, Korngold. Released on 26 September by Channel Classics, the album brings together three works that could hardly be more different — which is precisely what makes this release so appealing: Mendelssohn’s String Symphony No. 10, Widmann’s own Ikarische Klage and Korngold’s Symphonic Serenade.
“Jörg Widmann once again demonstrates his dual talent: as a composer, he writes music of significance; as a conductor, he draws on both Mendelssohn’s youthful mastery and Korngold’s mature splendour with equal understanding. The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra proves to be the ideal partner for this ambitious programme.”
- Online Merker, October 2025
Matilda Lloyd — Fantasia
Matilda Lloyd releases her debut album Fantasia on Chandos Records on 19 September, pairing Baroque repertoire with four newly commissioned works themed around ‘Fantasia’. She performs alongside her duo partner of over ten years, organist Richard Gowers. The programme features works by J.S. Bach, Krebs and Martini, showcasing the improvisatory Baroque ‘Fantasia’ and structured Toccatas and Fugues, while new commissions by Roxanna Panufnik, Richard Barnard, Deborah Pritchard and Owain Park reimagine the ‘Fantasia’ in a contemporary context.
Hildur Guðnadóttir — Where to From
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s long-awaited new album, Where to From, is released on Deutsche Grammophon. Composed, arranged, and produced by Hildur herself, Where to From features nine intimate and reflective works — a celebration of creative friendship and artistic connection. Performing on cello and vocals, Hildur is joined by close collaborators including Liam Byrne, Jessika Kenney, Else Torp, Eyvind Kang, and Claire O’Connell.
“Where to From is my sonic diary,” says Hildur. “It’s a snapshot of emotion — a journey from idea to expression, shared with my dearest friends.”
Martin Fröst — B.A.C.H
Martin Fröst, the internationally acclaimed Swedish clarinettist and conductor, has released his latest album B.A.C.H. dedicated to the music of J.S. Bach. Bach’s music has fascinated Fröst throughout his life, being enchanted and beguiled by its intimate form, even at a very young age. Although Bach never encountered the clarinet, this has proved no barrier for Fröst, who has returned to Bach’s music time and time again throughout his illustrious career. In the past, Fröst devised performance programmes entitled ‘Beyond All Clarinet History’ (B.A.C.H.), which intertwined Bach’s timeless melodies with new arrangements and he returns to this original idea here with sparkling new interpretations both for clarinet and a variety of other instruments, such as bass, cello, and theorbo that form the linchpin of his new B.A.C.H. album, released by Sony Classical on October 24.
B.A.C.H. features a range of fascinating artists including Sebastien Dubé – double bass, Göran Fröst – viola, Anastasia Kobekina – cello and Jonas Nordberg – lute alongside a special guest appearance by Benny Andersson of ABBA on piano on the closing track
Hugh Tieppo Brunt — Bugonia, A House of Dynamite, Ballad of a Small Player
It’s been an extraordinary month for Hugh Tieppo Brunt, whose creative presence has been felt across three distinctive new releases — each revealing a different facet of his artistry.
Bugonia — released on 31 October with the London Contemporary Orchestra, where Hugh served as orchestrator, crafting the album’s vivid and expansive orchestral textures.
A House of Dynamite — featuring Hugh as conductor, leading the ensemble through its powerful and explosive sonic journey.
Ballad of a Small Player — also conducted by Hugh, showcasing his nuanced and expressive direction in a work of haunting depth and cinematic scope.
Together, these releases highlight Hugh’s deep musical insight and collaborative spirit — bridging composition, orchestration, and performance with a singular creative voice.
