Nimrod Borenstein - Shakespeare Songs; Mandolin & Oboe Concertos (Various Artists)

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Composer: Nimrod Borenstein

• Mandolin Concerto, Op. 97
• Shakespeare Songs, Op. 101
• Oboe Concerto, Op. 99 "Légende"

Alon Sariel, mandolin

Sarah Fox, soprano

Sanja Romić, oboe

English Chamber Orchestra

Nimrod Borenstein, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: SOMM Recordings

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Nimrod Borenstein’s latest SOMM RECORDINGS release presents three world premieres—Concerto for Mandolin and Orchestra, Shakespeare Songs for soprano and orchestra, and Légende – Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra—performed by the English Chamber Orchestra under the composer’s baton. Featuring soloists Alon Sariel, Sarah Fox, and Sanja Romić, the works explore the dynamic interplay between individual and ensemble, blending virtuosic brilliance with expressive depth. The Mandolin Concerto adapts Paganini-inspired techniques to the instrument, Shakespeare Songs sets five sonnets with lyrical and dramatic nuance, and Légende unfolds as a narrative journey, culminating in a fiery, virtuosic conclusion. The recording exemplifies Borenstein’s theatrical and emotionally engaging approach to orchestral music.

Nimrod Borenstein is an internationally acclaimed contemporary composer and conductor, whose catalogue of over 100 works spans orchestral, chamber, vocal, and solo music. His compositions have been premiered and recorded at prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall, and Salle Gaveau, and championed by leading artists such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pascal Rogé, and Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Notable works include the widely performed ballet Suspended, Op. 69, and commissioned competition pieces. An accomplished conductor, Borenstein leads major recording projects with the English Chamber Orchestra, Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, demonstrating a compelling synthesis of compositional ingenuity and orchestral leadership.

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