News Archive
August 2009
Raising Money for Pancreatic Cancer UK
Website launched for concert in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Peter Phillips takes on ‘Soul Music’
Peter Phillips to appear in ‘Soul Music’ on Radio 4.
Olli Mustonen joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce the general management of the versatile Finnish pianist, conductor and composer Olli Mustonen.
July 2009
Jennifer Pike honoured with London Music Masters Award
Jennifer Pike has been named as one of three winners of the London Music Masters Award.
Awards for Matthew Halls
Matthew Halls has been awarded the Stanley Sadie Handel Recording Prize.
The Tallis Scholars on BBC Radio 3
The group appeared on The Early Music Show on Sunday 19th July at 1pm.
Tallis in Wonderland - watch the promotional video
A taste of I Fagiolini's new project is now available online.
June 2009
Andreas Delfs and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Andreas Delfs celebrates 12-year tenure as Music Director at Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Hilliard Ensemble and Jan Garbarek at St Paul’s Cathedral
Standing ovation and critical acclaim for Officium.
Michael Collins named clarinettist of the year
Michael Collins has been named clarinettist of the year by Classic FM magazine.
Debut solo CD on Chandos
James Gilchrist releases his first solo CD for Chandos Records.
I Fagiolini latest CD release
Sweet Torment, the ensemble’s third disc of Monteverdi madrigals is now available from Chandos.
Viviane Hagner resident in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
On 7 June, Viviane Hagner embarks upon her residency at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.
May 2009
Winners Announced for the NCEM Composers Award 2009
The prestigious NCEM Composers Award 2009 has been won by 16-year-old Elizabeth Edwards and 23-year-old Michael Perrett.
Christopher Purves sings Falstaff
Christopher Purves sings his first Falstaff for Glyndebourne Festival.
James Gilchrist sings the songs of Muriel Herbert
A premiere recording of newly discovered songs from Linn Records.
Jennifer Koh Proms debut
Jennifer Koh debuts at BBC Proms this summer.
Tallis in Wonderland : An aural Fantasy
The Guardian review I Fagiolini’s new project Tallis in Wonderland unveiled at Aldeburgh Easter Festival.
April 2009
Charity Gala in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK
Charity Gala Concert in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK to be held at Cadogan Hall on the 24th November 2009.
NCEM Composers Award: Short List Announced
Six talented young composers from across the UK have been short-listed to take part in the prestigious 2009 NCEM Composers Award in York on Thursday 14 May.
Katherine Manley CD release
Handel's Joshua has been released by Somm, in the first recording of the original 1748 version.
British baritone Simon Neal joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase are delighted to announce the representation of the outstanding young British baritone Simon Neal.
Hazard Chase at the BBC Proms
Hazard Chase artists feature strongly at the 2009 BBC Proms.
March 2009
Carry on Endellion
Endellion String Quartet’s film debut in Phil Grabsky’s "In Search of Beethoven".
Viviane Hagner joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is delighted to welcome the exceptional violinist Viviane Hagner for general management.
Retrospect Ensemble joins Linn Records
Retrospect Ensemble has announced that it will join the highly regarded Linn Records label.
February 2009
Martin Yates' recordings receive critical acclaim
Martin Yates' final recording of Richard Arnell's orchestral works has been met with great critical acclaim.
Louise Poole and David Kempster take the leads in Bizet's Carmen
David Freeman's production of CARMEN returns to the Royal Albert Hall.
Retrospect Ensemble join Hazard Chase
Retrospect Ensemble is the new identity for The King's Consort, following a decision by the company's board of trustees to rename the ensemble and to appoint Matthew Halls as Artistic Director.
Faust makes debut with the Berlin Philharmonic
Hazard Chase violinist, Isabelle Faust, has made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic to great critical acclaim.
January 2009
Carl Davis Collection to be launched at BAFTA
A major new collection of recordings by Carl Davis will be launched at BAFTA on 4th February.
Distinguished British bass-baritone joins Hazard Chase
Andrew Greenan joins the Hazard Chase list of singers.
Hazard Chase signs conductor Cristian Mandeal
Cristian Mandeal, conductor, joins Hazard Chase for general management.
Tessa Bonner RIP
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Tessa Bonner, the renowned early music soprano and a regular member of The Tallis Scholars since 1983, has died.
Jennifer Koh nominated for Grammy Award
Jennifer Koh's CD String Poetic has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category.
December 2008
Roderick Thomson joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is pleased to announce that Roderick "Rog" Thomson will join the company in January 2009.
November 2008
Benjamin Grosvenor records for Bowers & Wilkins Music Club
Exclusive subscription-based music download club releases new recital recordings by pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.
NCEM Composers Award Launched
The Tallis Scholars and BBC Radio 3 announce the launch of the new NCEM Composers Award for 2009.
New conductor signing: Christian Knapp
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce the signing of young American conductor Christian Knapp for European management.
Mezzo-soprano Madeleine Shaw joins Hazard Chase
ENO Young Artist Madeleine Shaw joins the prestigious list of singers at Hazard Chase.
October 2008
Young Scottish mezzo-soprano Patricia Orr joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce the signing of the outstanding young Scottish mezzo-soprano Patricia Orr.
Endellion String Quartet at Wigmore Hall
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Endellion String Quartet’s 30th anniversary concert series at Wigmore Hall.
Jennifer Koh releases a new recital recording on the Cedille label to rave reviews
Hazard Chase violinist, Jennifer Koh, releases a new album, String Poetic, on the Cedille label to great crtical acclaim.
Jennifer Pike joins BBC New Generation Artist Scheme
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce that Jennifer Pike will be a member of the BBC's New Generation Artist scheme from 2008 to 2010.
David Kempster's Iago wows the critics
In his first Iago in the WNO production of Verdi's Otello, David Kempster receives universal critical acclaim.
September 2008
Katherine Manley joins Hazard Chase
Engaging young soprano Katherine Manley joins prestigious list of singers.
Hazard Chase relocates London office
Our London office moves to larger premises in Charlotte Street.
Hazard Chase announce European representation of Alexander Mickelthwate
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce European representation of the young German conductor, Alexander Mickelthwate - Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Andreas Delfs joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase welcomes conductor, Andreas Delfs, for general management.
Hyperion solo debut for Gilchrist
James Gilchrist releases his first solo CD for Hyperion with harpist Alison Nicholls and flautist Jaime Martin.
New Yates recordings receive great critical acclaim
Martin Yates' recordings on the Dutton label with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra have received great critical acclaim.
Christopher Purves in new Richard Jones production
Christopher Purves will sing Tonio in the new production of PAGLIACCI.
Hazard Chase signs Natalya Romaniw
Winner of the 2008 Welsh Singers Competition, Natalya Romaniw joins the select list of Hazard Chase Young Associate Artists.
David Kempster takes on the role of Iago
Welsh baritone David Kempster sings his first Iago for WNO.
The Endellion String Quartet celebrate their 30th Anniversary
The Endellion String Quartet celebrate their 30th Anniversary with their 08-09 Cambridge Concert Series.
Matthew Halls joins Hazard Chase
We are delighted to announce that conductor Matthew Halls has joined Hazard Chase for General Management.
August 2008
Success at the BBC Proms for I Fagiolini
Cupid, Venus & Pluto come together for I Fagiolini’s BBC Chamber Music Prom.
David Kempster releases his debut disc on Sain
Welsh baritone releases his first solo disc of arias and songs on Sain.
Jennifer Koh joins Hazard Chase
We are delighted to announce that violinist Jennifer Koh has joined Hazard Chase for European management.
July 2008
Success at the BBC Proms for The Tallis Scholars
Time stands still for The Tallis Scholars at the BBC Proms with searing renditions of Malheur me bat by Josquin, Ockegham and Obrecht.
New appointment for Robert Hollingworth
Robert Hollingworth appointed as Artistic Advisor to the Trigonale Festival, Austria, in 2009.
Jon Aaron joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce that Jon Aaron will be joining the company as North American Consultant.
Hazard Chase announces partnership with Orchid Classics
Hazard Chase has announced a new partnership with Orchid Classics, the record label founded by violinist Matthew Trusler, a client of the agency.
Piers Lane directs his second Australian Festival of Chamber Music (4-12 July, 2008)
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is an international chamber music festival held over nine days each July in Townsville, North Queensland.
Carl Davis wins "Best Film Score" in Avignon
"The Understudy" received it's world première at the Avignon Film Festival in June 2008.
June 2008
Hazard Chase artists feature in July issue of BBC Music Magazine
Hazard Chase is proud to announce that a number of its artists have received 5* reviews in the July issue of the BBC Music Magazine.
Daniel Norman releases CD of Winter Words
For his third recording with BIS records, Daniel Norman has recorded Britten's Winter Words with pianist Christopher Gould.
I Fagiolini – The Full Monteverdi - Summer Festival Screenings announced
Summer screenings of The Full Monteverdi, John La Bouchardière’s critically acclaimed debut film featuring I Fagiolini, have now been announced.
Hazard Chase signs Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca
Award-winning bailaora Soledad Barrio and flamenco touring company Noche Flamenca join Hazard Chase.
Benjamin Grosvenor reviewed in The Daily Telegraph
Following his recent appearance at London's Cadogan Hall with the English Chamber Orchestra, Geoffrey Norris comments on Benjamin Grosvenor's performance and development.
Irish Opera Director Orpha Phelan joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase are delighted to announce world management of the young visionary Irish director Orpha Phelan.
May 2008
The Endellion String Quartet to celebrate 30th Anniversary with a release on the Warner Classics label
Hazard Chase artists, The Endellion String Quartet, will celebrate their 30th Anniversary by releasing the complete Beethoven String Quartet & Quintet cycle on Warner Classics label in September 2008.
Hazard Chase welcomes Dame Evelyn Glennie
We are delighted to announce representation of Dame Evelyn Glennie DBE.
Violinist Isabelle Faust to perform at the Festival Classique in The Hague this month
Hazard Chase violinist Isabelle Faust will, this month, be performing chamber music programmes at the Festival Classique in The Hague.
Garrick Ohlsson features in BBC Radio 3's Chopin Experience
Hazard Chase artist, Garrick Ohlsson, features in BBC Radio 3's Chopin Experience this weekend.
Jennifer Pike debuts with English Chamber Orchestra
Hazard Chase violinist Jennifer Pike will make her debut with the English Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday 14 May, booked at just five days notice.
April 2008
Catrin Finch adjudicates BBC Young Musician of the Year 2008
Hazard Chase artist, Catrin Finch (harp), adjudicates BBC Young Musician of the Year 2008 (Broadcast Sunday 11 May on BBC 2 at 6pm).
Hazard Chase at the 2008 BBC Promenade Concerts
Hazard Chase is proud to announce the involvement of a number of its artists in this year's Proms.
Hazard Chase artists in premieres
Elena Kats-Chernin and Brett Dean premieres with Hazard Chase artists.
French tenor joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase are delighted to announce the signing of tenor Vincent Ordonneau.
John Copley returns to the London Coliseum to direct The Merry Widow
ENO's stunning new production of The Merry Widow opens on 26th April.
Appointments
Hazard Chase appoints new directors.
Stephen Layton brings DR Vocal Ensemble to London
Stephen Layton will be conducting the Danish Radio Vocal Ensemble in a concert at St John Smith's Square on Sunday, 20th April.
Hilliards at the Edinburgh Festival
The Edinburgh Festival has announced the international debut of "I went to the house but did not enter".
March 2008
Stephen Layton conducts the St John Passion
Stephen Layton's annual Good Friday performance of one of Bach's great choral masterpieces at St John's Smith Square has become one of the mainstays of London's musical calendar.
Purves excels in WNO Falstaff
Christopher Purves sings his first Ford in Peter Stein's production of Verdi's Falstaff to great critical acclaim.
Grant Llewellyn records for BIS
Grant Llewellyn's relationship with the renowned Scandinavian classical music label BIS Records will reach new heights in 2008 with an exciting two-CD recording contract.
Garrick Ohlsson wins Grammy
Hazard Chase proudly congratulates Grammy Award Winner Garrick Ohlsson for taking first prize in the category Best Instrumental Soloist Performance.
February 2008
Faust with Boston Symphony Orchestra
Isabelle Faust makes her debut with Boston Symphony.
Jan Vogler's most recent Sony recording released in the UK
This month, cellist Jan Vogler releases his Sony recording of eighteenth century cello concertos in the UK.
Barbara Frittoli joins Hazard Chase
One of the leading lirico-spinto sopranos of her generation joins Hazard Chase for UK representation.
January 2008
Jennifer Pike wins South Bank Show Award
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Pike has won the 2008 South Bank Show/The Times Breakthrough award.
International soprano Emma Bell joins the Hazard Chase vocal list
Hazard Chase is delighted to welcome Emma Bell to their list of singers.
Hazard Chase welcomes distinguished soprano June Anderson
American soprano June Anderson joins Hazard Chase.
Hazard Chase signs pianist Piers Lane
We are delighted to announce the world management of London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane.
December 2007
New manager joins Hazard Chase
Robert Clarke to join the vocal division from 1st January 2008.
Daniel Norman features on Grammy nomination
Minnesota Orchestra earns Grammy nomination for Beethoven 9th Symphony CD.
Jennifer Pike nominated for South Bank Show Award
Young violinist selected for South Bank Show Award by The Times arts critics for her achievements in 2007.
Jan Vogler performs with Chicago Symphony
Jan Vogler plays Brahms Double Concerto with Robert Chen and Mark Elder at the Chicago Symphony.
Sir Willard White and Carl Davis to tour new Christmas programme
Carl Davis and Sir Willard White give the first UK performances of their new programme in December.
Stephen Wallace features in new Handel recording
Counter-tenor Stephen Wallace sings the role of Athamas in Handel's Semele.
November 2007
The Hilliard Ensemble - Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik
The Hilliard Ensemble will be honoured for its artistic achievements at a ceremony in Berlin this November.
Hazard Chase artists feature in Gramophone magazine
Hazard Chase artists feature across the full spectrum of the December issue of Gramophone magazine.
October 2007
British tenor Daniel Norman joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase have recently taken on the general management of British tenor Daniel Norman.
Brodsky Quartet takes up residency at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
We are pleased to announce that the first International Chair for String Quartet at the RSAMD will be the internationally renowned Brodsky Quartet.
Martin Yates conducts Turnage world premiere
This month Martin Yates conducts the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in the world premiere of a new work by Mark Anthony Turnage.
Julian Bream wins Gramophone Award for Best DVD
We are delighted to announce that Julian Bream has won the Gramophone Award for best DVD.
Adrian Thompson (tenor) joins Hazard Chase
London born Adrian Thompson has a vast repertoire of operatic roles and is a regular on the concert circuits throughout Europe.
September 2007
Hazard Chase signs cellist Jan Vogler
We are delighted to announce that the widely admired German cellist Jan Vogler has joined our roster for representation in the UK and the United States.
Martin Roscoe and Peter Cropper release Beethoven Violin Sonatas
Martin Roscoe and Peter Cropper's recordings of Beethoven Violin Sonatas on the ASV Gold label are receiving much critical acclaim and have been given several major reviews.
Michael Collins Verbier recital available for online viewing
Full film footage of Michael Collins’ Verbier Festival recital with Julien Quentin is available online for free viewing until the end of September.
The Full Monteverdi special preview screening at Southbank Centre
Following the success of The Full Monteverdi at the Southbank Centre's Early Music Weekend in 2004, the project returns, now transformed into a film, for a special preview screening as part of Encounters 2007.
Isabelle Faust awarded the Diapason d’Or
Isabelle Faust's latest recording for Harmonia Mundi has been honoured with the Diapason d'Or, the 'Choix de France Inter' and the 'Choix de France Musique' awards.
Garrick Ohlsson joins Hazard Chase
Hazard Chase is delighted to announce European representation of the distinguished American pianist, Garrick Ohlsson.
Junichi Hirokami appointed Chief Conductor of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra
Commencing in April 2008, Junichi Hirokami's tenure will include several subscription concert weeks each year in addition to special concerts at Kyoto Concert Hall.
August 2007
Isabelle Faust featured in The Strad
Violinist Isabelle Faust is the focus of a 5 page feature in the August 2007 edition of The Strad.
Brodsky Quartet announces appointment of new violinist, Daniel Rowland
The Brodsky Quartet are delighted to announce that Daniel Rowland has been appointed as their First Violinist.
Exclusive Carl Davis Announcement
Carl Davis is to be represented on an exclusive worldwide basis by Hazard Chase Ltd.
July 2007
Hazard Chase Artists in BBC Proms 2007
Hazard Chase does not only have a strong presence in the BBC Proms in the Park this year, we are also represented by a number of artists throughout the whole Proms season.
Hazard Chase has strong presence at the 2007 BBC Proms in the Park
We are proud to announce that Hazard Chase is being represented by a number of major artists in four out of the five BBC Proms in the Park on 8th September 2007.
Endellion String Quartet Concert Series in Cambridge
Hazard Chase is pleased to announce details of the Endellion String Quartet's 2007-08 Series at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge.
I Fagiolini 'The Full Monteverdi' - Major new review
I Fagiolini have just completed their final performance in the UK of their critically acclaimed 'The Full Monteverdi'. In July 2004, I Fagiolini presented this new production which took the UK press by storm.
Singers - Who to see this Summer...
Festival performances, recordings and broadcasts throughout Summer 2007 involving Hazard Chase singers.
Tallis Scholars' News - Summer 2007
Read about The Tallis Scholars' recent tour of Japan, 2007 summer festival highlights and future touring plans in the USA and further afield.
Julian Bream's My Life in Music DVD - Major New York Times Review
Avie Records has released a DVD biopic of the life of guitarist Julian Bream, entitled 'My Life in Music'. The DVD covers Julian's life in full, including extracts of live performance.
