Carolyn Mills – An Enchanted Land (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

Carolyn Mills – An Enchanted Land (2023) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]

This collection of beautiful Celtic tunes combines the simplicity of traditional music with the sonorous richness of the concert harp.

Carolyn Mills is one of our most well known harpists. She holds a Master of Music degree from Boston University, completing studies with the legendary Lucile Lawrence. Her solo and orchestral career has taken her around the world and placed her on the stage with many of today’s most luminary concert artists. Wayne Laird, Executive Producer at Atoll Records, notes that “Carolyn’s four previous recordings on the Atoll label have received wide critical acclaim.” Very active as a teacher and adjudicator, she has also worked extensively with modern composers, inspiring a number of new works over many years.

…”unpretentious and lovely recital, enchanting for the clarity, grace, and consummate musicianship of her playing.” (The New Zealand Listener)

Anna Im – Amabile (2021) [FLAC 24bit, 96 kHz]

Anna Im – Amabile (2021) [FLAC 24bit, 96 kHz]

Anna Im is the First Prize winner of the 10th Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand. In August of 2020, Anna made her MHIVC prize recording through an extraordinary partnership with the Tongyeong International Music Foundation and pianist Ilya Rashkovskiy. Her debut album will be released by the Atoll Records label.

Andrew Joyce, Rae de Lisle – Morgen (2020) [FLAC 24bit, 96 kHz]

Andrew Joyce, Rae de Lisle – Morgen (2020) [FLAC 24bit, 96 kHz]

The purpose of transcriptions has never been to “improve” the original, nor has it been to stimulate an identical effect. It can only be likended to a painter putting on canvas the same tray of fruits, or the same landscape, that others before him have painted. The subject therefore may be identical, but each artist’s approach is different, conditioned by his brush, eyes and creative personality.” (Joanos Starker)

This is a special album for Rae de Lisle, who has created it with her son-in law Andrew (NZSO’s Principal Cello) and daughter Julia (Principal Viola with the NZSO).