L'Amor Castrato/ Various - L'amor CastratoWith Siface: l'amor castrato, countertenor Filippo Mineccia, together with Javier Ulises Illan and Nereydas, presents a short imaginary pasticcio opera reflecting the music making and life of the contralto castrato known by that stage name. Born Giovanni Francesco Grossi in 1653 in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Siface was acclaimed for his exciting musical performances, yet who became famous also for the tragedy of his love life. He was called upon to

is now featured on the ABRSM Grade VIII violin examination syllabus (2020-23)

Whether acting as a leader

of an earlier score for violin

This album presents fourteen songs from Ashley's repertoire

Arve Henriksen and others

there were several such outstanding double bass players in Vienna and nearby Bratislava

Object of My Affection

the band never really trafficked in the mainstream

Alex Thomas (drums)

yet their first albums were glam metal

scary monsters and crazed villains

Patrice Leconte's moody amour-fou "Felix and Lola" co-stars Alain Bashung