Dimitar Nenov (1901–1953) was a pianist-composer of extraordinary depth. Yet his music remains largely unknown beyond Bulgaria—where he is still rarely programmed—despite his towering influence on 20th-century Eastern European music. His works, blending architectural precision with boundless imagination, are at once intellectually rigorous and emotionally profound.

In this episode, CRD Director Emma Pauncefort sits in conversation with Bulgarian pianist Veneta Neynska to open up the spaces and places traversed by Nenov’s unique musical language, here brought to life through the artistry of his present-day champion.

Global Release of the album – March 2026

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www.neynska.com

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Join CRD Director Emma Pauncefort, the conductor of the emerging British group Selene consort Daniel Gilchrist and musicologist Russell Blacker for a fascinating exploration of bringing works from the Eton Choirbook, a treasure trove of early English choral music, back to life.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the history of the choirbook, its unique features, the challenges of reconstructing its missing parts and the joy (and challenges!) of performing such intricate music.

Key Points:

• The Eton Choirbook: Eton College, a royal institution founded by King Henry VI, was the birthplace of the choirbook, a highly valued resource that featured lavish illuminations.
• Missing Parts: About a third of the choirbook is lost, and some pieces have incomplete sections.
• Reconstruction: Russell Blacker has dedicated years to reconstructing these lost works, using his expertise in music history and composition.
• Selene Choir: A young, vibrant choir, they were chosen by Dr. Blacker to record the reconstructed Eton Choirbook repertoire.
• The Why Now: The project is a response to a renewed interest in early music and the desire to bring these hidden gems to a wider audience.
• Challenges: The music is complex, with multiple voice parts and long, demanding melodic lines.
• The Joy of Reconstruction: Dr. Blacker shares his experiences and the challenges he faced in reconstructing the missing parts of the choirbook.
• Highlights:
• The 'Magnificat', a six-part work by Wylkynson, is considered the jewel of the crown.
• The 'O Virgo Prudentissima', another Wylkynson piece, is unique in that it uses two simultaneous plainchants.
• The jubilant style of English singing is highlighted in the works of 'Wylkynson' and others.

The full album is now available to stream in hi res and Dolby Atmos wherever you get your music: https://integral.lnk.to/HeavenlyLight

Also available to purchase from CRD Records:

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Emma Pauncefort sits in conversation with Pete Judge, trumpeter-composer-turned-pianist, about his latest project ‘Piano 3’ which ties together music and landscapes.

Pete shares the inspiration behind his compositions, highlighting the influence of the likes of C20th composer Gerald Finzi and the impact of nature and seasonal changes. We discuss his connection to the environments of Southern Britain and his bid to advocate for broader environmental concerns in his music as he seeks to replicate the extraordinary minimalist repetitions we see around us.

Our discussion explores the coexistence of stillness and movement in Pete’s work and his personal journey of transforming improvisations into fixed compositions.

He also shares his experience of recording at St George's in Bristol, England versus ‘solo’ performances and how he always works in dialogue with the space.

00:00 A Glorious Morning in Bath

01:50 Musical Inspirations and Influences

02:48 The Art of Notated Music

09:57 Seasonal Inspirations and Creative Process

12:56 The Piano as a Sketchbook

17:18 Live Performances and Collaborations

22:12 The Fluidity of Musical Performance

23:04 Recording Process Insights

24:20 The Role of Space and Acoustics

26:25 Organic Recording Experience

30:04 Personal and Emotional Journey

32:06 Environmental and Artistic Reflections

36:44 Musical Style and Influences

40:49 Future Projects and Inspirations

42:56 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Links

⁠Pre-save Piano 3 now on your favourite streaming service⁠: ⁠ https://orcd.co/piano3

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⁠Pete Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/079OQUvzp6K2MIAoiVYEMX?si=EbaeunaARMynetkKTkhRkQ  ⁠

Pete Apple Profile

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/pete-judge/1160252843

Learn more about Pete

Pete website

https://www.petejudgemusic.com/

Instagram Profile

https://www.instagram.com/petejudgemusic/

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Emma Pauncefort, Director of CRD Records, checks in with classical accordionist Iwo Jedynecki and violinist Karolina Mikolajczyk about their innovative 'CRD debut' album 'Imagique'.

Speaking virtually in the midst of Iwo and Karolina's busy autumn 2024 tour, we discuss their journey over the past decade playing together and transcribing works from various musical eras, blending violin and accordion whilst modernising some of their favourite classical pieces.

Iwo and Karolina share insights on their artistic process, technical challenges, and emotional connections to composers ranging from Chopin, Ravel, Saint Saëns and not to forget Penderecki, for whom they had the privilege to play their version of his violin sonata.

'Imagique' is just the start...

We also explore upcoming performances, including a premiere at the National Gallery of Art in DC with their new programme 'Paris 1874'. For Iwo and Karolina this is part of their lifelong goal to bring classical music to life for both the listener turning to classical to chill out and for those whose passion is this pinnacle of musical art.

00:00 Introduction – the weather(!) and how we all met

01:21 Upcoming Performances and New Projects

02:07 Discussing the Album 'Imagique'

03:31 Transcribing Classical Pieces for Violin and Accordion

05:40 Reflecting on a Decade of Musical Partnership

07:57 Exploring the Unique Instruments

09:58 Creating Musical Dialogue

11:31 The Importance of Classical Music

12:17 Recording and Repertoire

12:58 Increasing Interest in Classical Music

14:05 Breaking Down Barriers

15:04 Upcoming Projects and Performances

15:39 Paris 1874 Project

16:56 Transcriptions and Arrangements

19:02 Future Plans and Exciting Projects

21:26 Final Thoughts and Hopes

Links

⁠Pre-save Imagique now on your favourite streaming service⁠: https://orcd.co/imagiquealbumsave

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⁠Iwo Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tgv69l3DQRSLj0NhD3lhr?si=QgoLkb1OQEqGzdAUn_KQ1w

⁠Karolina Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tgv69l3DQRSLj0NhD3lhr?si=QgoLkb1OQEqGzdAUn_KQ1w

Iwo Apple Profile

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/iwo-jedynecki/1204445157?ls 

Karolina Apple Profile

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/karolina-miko%C5%82ajczyk/1274579504?ls

Learn more about Iwo and Karolina

Iwo and Karolina Duo website

https://www.mikolajczyk-jedynecki.pl/about

Instagram Profile

https://www.instagram.com/iwo_karolina.duo/?hl=pl

⁠Current Paris 1874 programme⁠

https://georgetowner.com/event/duo-karolina-mikolajczyk-iwo-jedynecki-paris-1874/

Emma Pauncefort of CRD Records sits down with British-born violinist Maya Magub in Santa Monica, California to explore the violin’s ability to interpret historical dance forms as featured on Maya’s forthcoming album ‘The Violin Dances – Baroque’.

Recorded at the illustrious Menuhin Hall in Cobham, Surrey, England, this album is the

We underline the significance of rhythm and tempo in ‘dance music’, as we see in the

Finally, we add a note on the extraordinary acoustics of Menuhin Hall that enhance the

As we hope our conversation highlights, this is an album celebrating the joy of

00:00 Introduction to the Violin Dances Project

00:45 Exploring the Dance Repertoire

03:20 The Relevance of Historical Dances Today

06:34 Musical Structure and Dance Cues

08:05 Emotional Expression in Dance Music

10:22 Ornamentation and Performer Choices

10:51 Experience and Interpretation in Early Music

11:08 The Art of Ornamentation

11:54 Spontaneity in Performance

12:15 Modern Performance Practices

13:20 Exploring the Dances

14:26 Spotlight on the Piano

17:07 Recording at Menuhin Hall

18:19 The Impact of Recording Spaces

20:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Pre-save The Violin Dances now on your favourite streaming service⁠: ⁠ https://orcd.co/violindancesalbum

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https://orcd.co/purcellcanaries

https://orcd.co/handelminuet

https://orcd.co/lovepurcell

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⁠Maya Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tgv69l3DQRSLj0NhD3lhr?si=QgoLkb1OQEqGzdAUn_KQ1w

⁠Matthew Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IsuoO5SQiZu9GsGLv1QaP?si=cve1FZMwRQ65wNe1GcdOpA

Maya Apple

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/maya-magub/220261795

Matthew

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/matthew-schellhorn/287534643

Learn more about Maya

https://www.mayamagub.com/

Learn more about Matthew

https://www.matthewschellhorn.com/

Maya Instagram Profile

https://www.instagram.com/mayamagub/

Matthew Instagram Profile

https://www.instagram.com/schellhornmusic/

#classicalmusic #baroque #dancing

Pandemics and lockdowns now feel a distant memory for many. But out of adversity also came great creativity, not least in the hands of British-born, Los Angeles-based violinist Maya Magub.

Stream now: https://orcd.co/magubcanons

To purchase a real CD(!) head to: https://www.crdrecords.com/product/magub-canons/

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