Appointed as the first-ever official organist of the Royal Albert Hall in May 2025, Anna Lapwood has strived to make organ music more accessible to a broader audience. Her dynamic presence and innovative programming continue to inspire both traditional concertgoers and new listeners alike. Firedove is her third solo album, blending classical organ works with contemporary and pop influences. The …

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers presents the world premiere recording of Billy Childs’s In the Arms of the Beloved featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale, conducted by Grant Gershon. In the Arms of the Beloved is a requiem for Childs’s mother, Mable Brown Childs. It conveys a profound message of hope, love and resilience that is especially poignant in the wake …