Willowhayne Records

Willowhayne Records Founded in 2012, Willowhayne Records is an independent classical label based in Hampshire. We are de This is definitely one not to be missed."

We are devoted to providing high quality recordings covering a wide range of repertoire, with the majority of our albums recorded in high resolution 'studio quality.'

Our first release Trans Europe Experience began our exciting Experience series: to explore organ repertoire played on renowned organs (both in the UK and abroad). Trans Europe Experience, played on the organ of Gloucester Cathedral

by Keith John, (the organ on which he began his study of the instrument) features the music of European composers. This inaugural release from Willowhayne won an Editor's Choice in Organists' Review:

"The clarity yet coloruful richness of the Gloucester organ is ideally matched to the music... from a musician of extraordinary breadth of ability and imagination, this landmark CD from Gloucester rises effortlessly above more routine releases through the qualities of Keith John's performances and programme-planning. There are now nine recordings in the Experience series, continuing our journey through many of the world's great organs, with another currently in production which takes us to Engelberg Abbey in a programme played by Markus Kühnis. We have also nurtured our interest in young artists, including BBC Young Musician Finalist Ben Goldscheider (horn). His album Debut was met with critical acclaim:

"A musician whose credentials belie his youth, Goldscheider proclaims with this impressively-engineered, absorbing Willowhayne Records release that he is poised to honour Brain’s legacy with his own once-in-a-generation artistry." A further recording with Ben Goldscheider is planned for later this year for release in 2021, with repertoire commemorating the centenary years of Ruth Gipps and Sir Malcolm Arnold. Leeds Piano Competition semi-finalist Ashley Fripp, another young artist, was praised by composer Thomas Adès for our recording of his Concert Paraphrase on Powder Her Face (part of Ashley Fripp plays J.S. Bach, Thomas Adès & Frederic Chopin) :

“Ashley Fripp is a genuine virtuoso, an astoundingly brilliant and masterly pianist and his total grasp of the music is a joy to hear.”

Our portfolio includes a growing range of choral, chamber and instrumental repertoire, with many world premiere recordings. We also distribute a growing number of recordings from Associated Labels (including Piano 21, MPR and Sheva Collection) - broadening the range of repertoire and genres available through Willowhayne Records: from classical to jazz and world music, all exhibiting the strong qualities that we believe in. Recordings can be purchased on CD or downloaded from our website, with free shipping in the UK with availablity to ship worldwide. We provide the digital booklets where possible on our website, and you can 'try before you buy' by listening to excerpts of every track directly on our website. CDs can also be obtained from our worldwide distributors. Please contact us to discuss any potential recording projects or distribution enquiries.

10/05/2025

Lorna Windsor (Soprano) William Hancox (Piano)   This CD of English songs contains a pot-pourri of excellence in a genre that has gone slightly out of fashion, but remains a source of splendid repertoire for any young singer. I confess to not knowing any of the songs on this disc, nor

Lovely to be interviewed by Simon of Music in Portsmouth about the development of Willowhayne Records.
30/04/2025

Lovely to be interviewed by Simon of Music in Portsmouth about the development of Willowhayne Records.

Mark Hartt Palmer is the founder, managing and artistic director of Willowhayne Records. He is in conversation with Simon about its history and development. Willowhayne Records came into being back in 2012 after I met a friend at a St...

14/04/2025
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20/03/2025

Please consider sharing and donating to this unique project.

Our aim is to shine a light on unjustly neglected classical composers from Portugal and Ukraine through this unique recording.

21/02/2025
Congratulations Ad Fontes!
08/02/2025

Congratulations Ad Fontes!

🏆 GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE FEBRUARY 2025

'A recital rich in instrumental colour and atmosphere from Peter Stevens which powerfully evokes the spiritual air of Westminster Cathedral, on whose Grand Organ it was recorded.'

👉 Read the full review in Gramophone: https://bit.ly/4aGnLX0

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We are delighted to announce that Elia Cmiral: Two Suites for Pan Flute and Orchestra has won silver medals at the Globa...
13/12/2024

We are delighted to announce that Elia Cmiral: Two Suites for Pan Flute and Orchestra has won silver medals at the Global Music Awards!
• Silver Medal: contemporary classical
• Silver Medal: composer

Congratulations to Elia Cmiral, Gheorghe Zamfir, the Prague Sinfonietta and Radek Baborak on these outstanding achievements.

Founded in 2012, Willowhayne Records is an independent classical label based in Hampshire. We are devoted to providing high quality recordings covering a wide range of repertoire, with the majority of our albums recorded in high resolution 'studio quality.' Our first release Trans Europe Experience....

Delighted to have released this wonderful album - please vote if you can!
11/10/2024

Delighted to have released this wonderful album - please vote if you can!

Dragii mei, sunt încântat să vă împărtășesc că, cel mai nou album al meu, "Two Suites for Pan Flute and Orchestra", a fost trimis spre luare în considerare în patru categorii la premiile Grammy® 2025. Acest proiect mă reprezintă ca interpret și mi-a fost dedicat în totalitate, fiind compus de extraordinarul compozitor de la Hollywood, Elia Cmiral. Albumul a fost înregistrat în 2022 și 2023, în Cehia, alături de Sinfonietta Cehă, sub conducerea lui Radek Baborak și s-a bucurat de remarcabila contribuție a inginerului de sunet Andrei Kerestely. Aceste compoziții sunt un tribut sincer adus virtuozității extraordinare a naiului, ca instrument complex, adus la cele mai înalte valențe ale sale. Acest album revoluționar marchează, în premieră, o operă originală, care a fost compusă special pentru solo de nai și orchestră, în stil contemporan. M-am străduit să redau o paletă interpretativă de excepție, ajutat de instrumentație și de magia armonioasă a lucrării. Sper din tot sufletul ca această muzică să rezoneze cu voi toți, la fel de profund ca și cu noi cei care am creat-o, pentru a o împărtăși tuturor cu mare drag. Gheorghe Zamfir.

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Willowhayne Records

Founded in 2012, Willowhayne Records is an independent classical label based in Hampshire. We are devoted to providing high quality recordings covering a wide range of repertoire, with the majority of our albums recorded in high resolution 'studio quality.'

Our first release Trans Europe Experience began our exciting Experience series: to explore organ repertoire played on renowned organs both in the UK and abroad. by emerging aand launched our popular Experience Series. Trans Europe Experience, played on the organ of Gloucester Cathedral by Keith John, (the organ on which he began his study of the instrument) features the music of European composers. This inaugural release from Willowhayne won an Editor's Choice in Organists' Review:

"The clarity yet coloruful richness of the Gloucester organ is ideally matched to the music... from a musician of extraordinary breadth of ability and imagination, this landmark CD from Gloucester rises effortlessly above more routine releases through the qualities of Keith John's performances and programme-planning. This is definitely one not to be missed."

There are now nine recordings in the Experience series, continuing our journey through many of the world's great organs, with another currently in production which takes us to Engelberg Abbey in a programme played by Markus Kühnis.