Joe Hisaishi’s Symphonic Suite The Boy and the Heron for piano and orchestra is recomposed from his Golden Globe-nominated original soundtrack for the Academy Award-winning animated film and is presented in its world premiere recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, of which Hisaishi was appointed Composer-in-Association in 2024. Rather than using the full orchestral palette, Hisaishi opted for an unobtrusive, …

Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble celebrates the festive season with a richly varied program of holiday favorites, historical carols, and inventive arrangements for brass and organ. Spanning centuries and traditions, the album moves from traditional carols and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to contemporary holiday stylings inspired by Mannheim Steamroller. Underpinned by Craig Garner’s imaginative settings, these performances balance grandeur, warmth, …