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Martines: The Complete Keyboard Works
A new album from pianist Idith Meshulam Korman, Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, and conductor Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey
“There is a gorgeous timelessness to Martines’s music which transcends instruments, performance styles and concert settings — inviting listeners into a sound world that is immediately rewarding and deeply enjoyable."
— Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey
Marianna Martines: The Complete Keyboard Works is the first complete recording of the surviving keyboard music of Marianna Martines (1744–1812), a composer, keyboard virtuoso, and cultural force at the heart of eighteenth-century Viennese musical life. ​Led by conductor Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey, with pianist Idith Meshulam Korman and the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra,, this major interpretative and restorative project brings together Martines’ four surviving keyboard concertos, three sonatas, and Sinfonia in C major, performed on modern instruments from newly prepared critical editions.
Because Martines’s scores survive in scattered and sometimes problematic sources, significant editorial work underpins the project. Working from newly prepared critical materials and manuscript sources, Ponchione-Bailey developed a full set of practical orchestral parts and marked scores, contributing performing insights back into the ongoing scholarly editions. The project originated with Idith Meshulam Korman’s determination to bring the concertos into the mainstream repertoire. The result is not simply a recording, but a long-term advocacy initiative designed to secure Martines’ rightful place within the Classical canon.
The Artists
Idith Meshulam Korman
Pianist
Idith Meshulam Korman’s career as both artist and activist has been defined by her commitment to amplifying the voices of unjustly neglected composers, with a particular interest in women. This dedication led her to record the complete keyboard works of Marianna Martines.
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Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey
Conductor
Dr Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey is an orchestral conductor, researcher, and life-long advocate of women composers—past and present. In addition to her advocacy for Martines, she has revived and performed numerous works by historical female composers, often giving them their first regional or international performances in modern times.​​
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
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Since 1998, the Oxford Philharmonic has brought inspirational performances to Oxford and beyond. The Orchestra prides itself on creating unique musical experiences, bringing new and engaging interpretations to well-loved works in the classical repertoire. Its continual search for excellence is underpinned by the uncompromising standards of its Founder and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos.
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Signum Records
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Signum Records is a leading British independent label, specialising in classical music. Founded in 1997, Signum boasts a catalogue of over 900 titles collectively streamed over 850 million times and continues to release 40+ new recordings each year by internationally acclaimed artists. Signum works closely with its sister company, Floating Earth, the leading production and engineering specialist service provider in Europe.​​
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