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A recording of William Walton's Cello Concerto, Symphony No. 1, and the overture Scapino by the Sinfonia of London, conducted by John Wilson, with soloist Jonathan Aasgaard, was released in November 2025. The album is available digitally and as a Hybrid SACD from Chandos Records.
Album details and critical reception
Performers: The Sinfonia of London, a studio orchestra, is led by conductor John Wilson. The featured cellist is Jonathan Aasgaard, principal cellist for the Sinfonia of London.
Recording format: The album was recorded in Surround Sound and is also available in Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
Positive review: In a review published on October 30, 2025, The Guardian praised the album, stating that Wilson's conducting of the Symphony No. 1 rivals the best available recordings. The reviewer added that the Scapino overture "snaps, crackles and pops" and that Aasgaard's performance of the Cello Concerto is lyrical and technically superb.
"Editor's Choice" status: For November 2025, Gramophone magazine designated this album as "Editor's Choice".
Where to buy and listen
Streaming: The album is available on streaming services like Apple Music.
Physical media: The CD and Hybrid SACD can be purchased from retailers like Amazon UK, wook.pt, and imusic.pt.
High-Resolution Audio: The album is also available in high-resolution audio formats from sites such as ProStudioMasters.