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Métier Records announces Uncertain Sea, choral music by John Casken

In March 2026, Métier Records presents a stunning album of choral music from Northumberland-based composer John Casken, inspired by the region’s magnificent landscape and coastline, its changing colours, history, and poetry. The recording features the Joyful Company of Singers under the direction of Peter Broadbent and reflects two years of working alongside the composer. The album features evocative and powerful […]

Conspirare’s advena Nominated for 2026 GRAMMY® Awards!

First Inversion is proud to announce the 2026 GRAMMY® Award nomination on its Divine Art Records label for the album, advena: liturgies for a broken world, in the Best Choral Performance Category. advena features world premieres of choral music from composer Mark Buller performed by GRAMMY® Award-winning choir Conspirare and Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson. […]

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Métier Records announces the release of two piano quintets from composer Jim Aitchison: responses to powerful works of art by leading visual artists

Métier Records is delighted to present the February 2026 release of two piano quintets from composer Jim Aitchison, both drawing on his unique dual practice as composer and artist, creating music that responds to encounters with powerful works of art by leading visual artists. The collaboration between music, art, and artistry came together as part of […]

What The Critics Are Saying…

This will be an ear-opening disc both for people who know of Wilfred Heaton’s brass band music and for those…who were previously unaware of his compositions in any genre. The performances on this disc are uniformly excellent…Wilfred Heaton has been exceptionally well served in this fascinating release.

” —John Quinn, MusicWeb International

Shea Lolin…is widely regarded as a woodwind orchestra visionary. A rewarding recording…a high standard both of performance and presentation.

” —Peter Burt, London Light Music

This is a…release that introduces an impressive talent to the world.

” —Matty Bannond, Jazz Journal

As debuts go, Kapustin: Between the Lines is, frankly, stunning. Hearing her confidently roll through one challenging setting after another as if it’s the easiest thing in the world makes for an exhilarating ride.

” —Ron Schepper, Textura

…a highly enjoyable experience…Gordon gives us the in the moment intensity and excitement of a live performance…showing us…that she is the ideal advocate for the composer’s music. All in all, great fun.

” —Dominic Hartley, MusicWeb International

This…is possibly one of my albums of the year, purely because it’s so engrossing; like watching the sea, there’s something new every time you listen.

” —Jem Condliffe, Congleton Chronicle

immediately listenable…Lumaret is an expressive player

” —Jem Condliffe, Congleton Chronicle

This is an intriguing album…warmth of sound…and the lyrics tell engrossing stories.

” —Jem Condliffe, Congleton Chronicle

…gentle…warm harmonies and a sense of joy…enjoyable.

” —Jem Condliffe, Congleton Chronicle

Welcome to Divine Art Edition! Set up in the summer of 2020, we publish music primarily by composers whose music is recorded on Divine Art albums. Sheet music has been part of the Divine Art “repertoire” for several years (previously under the umbrella of ‘Brandon Music’) and we’re proud to present here a collection of original works by composers including John Garth, Eric Craven, John R. Williamson, John Ramsay, Smaro Gregoriadou, Jonathan Richards, Alphonse Catherine and Jacques Durand. Many more titles are now in preparation.