Isabelle van Keulen releases new album in collaboration with NDR Radiophilharmonie
The new album by Isabelle van Keulen & NDR Radiophilharmonie is out now! Isabelle van Keulen proves once again her skill and musical insight both as a violinist and as a violist.
Watch the video interview for background information on this release.
Out now: Flor da Noite - Duo Braam & Rabello
The album Flor da noite brings to the public the very first recording of Gnattali's entire repertoire for violin and piano. Released on 11/01/2019.
The Great War Centenary - Michael Foyle & Maksim Stsura is out now!
This well thought-out programme for violin and piano by the young, quickly growing duo Michael Foyle & Maksim Stsura is released November 9th.
New album by Van Baerle Trio: Complete Piano Trios vol. 3
The prize-winning Van Baerle Trio is recording all of Beethoven's piano trios, hereby we proudly present the third CD from this series. Released on November 16th.
Latest releases
Flor da Noite
Luís Rabello / Floor Braam
Morten Ramsbøl True North
Morten Ramsbøl True North
Weihnachtsoratorium (reissue)
La Petite Bande / Sigiswald Kuijken
Complete Piano Trios Vol. 3
Van Baerle Trio
Available soon
The Alaska Sessions - Accidental Tourists
Markus Burger / Peter Erskine / Bob Magnusson
Garden of Devotion
Lisa Larsson / Netherlands Chamber Orchestra / Gordan Nikolić
Matthäus Passion (llimited edition)
Ton Koopman / The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Trinity
Joost Lijbaart / Sanne Rambags / Bram Stadhouders / Under the Surface
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In memoriam Chris Ellis (1928-2019)
18-01-2019
Sad to announce that pioneer record producer, co-founder of Challenge Records, jazz classicist and singer Chris Ellis passed away in Hilversum (NL) near Amsterdam at the ago of 90 this week. He was a big inspiration to us and he shall be missed!
ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER REGINALD (CHRIS) was the son of Myrtle Roberts (formerly Ellis nee Orchard) and stepson of Trevor Victor Roberts.
Chris Ellis was educated at Shrewsbury’s Larcastrian School and Technical ...
Challenge Records official curator for Apple Music!
21-12-2018
We are proud to announce that Challenge Records is now an official curator for Apple Music!
Our curator page has been launched with already over ten playlists. ‘New Jazz Releases’ and ‘New Releases’ will be regularly updated with our newest releases for both Challenge Records and Challenge Classics. Our other playlists are based on moods, genres and instruments, such as 'Winter', 'Christmas', ‘Famous String Quartets’, ‘The Joy of Summer’ and ‘Classic ...
The spirit of Christmas is here again!
14-12-2018Tonight: Aventure @ Opium
07-11-2018Our Edison 2018 winners!
07-11-2018This Friday: Foyle-Štšura Duo live at Opium
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