Christian Zacharias (piano), Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
MDG · MDG10223916 · 72 minutes
MDG keeps quietly putting out some of the most thoughtful recordings around, and this new release with Christian Zacharias and the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne looks set to continue that tradition. Zacharias has always had this wonderful ability to make you feel like you’re hearing familiar music with fresh ears, and his long relationship with the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra means there’s a real conversational warmth between soloist and ensemble. Keep an eye on this one when it drops in April 2026 — MDG doesn’t tend to disappoint.
Trio Parnassus
MDG · MDG10223982 · 2 hours 18 minutes
MDG has been quietly putting out some of the most thoughtful chamber recordings around, and Trio Parnassus delivering over two hours of new material is genuinely exciting news. These musicians have a real gift for making you feel like you’re sitting in the room with them, and that kind of intimacy is hard to fake. Mark June 19th down — this one’s worth the wait.
Charis Ensemble
MDG · MDG10223972 · 62 minutes
MDG has been quietly putting out some of the most interesting chamber recordings around, and this new release from the Charis Ensemble looks like another one to circle on the calendar. At 62 minutes, it’s a satisfying full listen without overstaying its welcome — the kind of disc you can sink into on a quiet afternoon. Keep an eye on this one when it drops in May 2026.
Anna Pikulska (organ)
MDG · MDG 951 2389-6 · 68 minutes
MDG keeps quietly putting out some of the most interesting organ recordings around, and Anna Pikulska’s new release looks like another reason to pay attention to this label. Sixty-eight minutes of organ music is a serious commitment, but when the playing is this focused and the MDG sound engineering is involved, that’s actually not nearly enough time. Keep an eye on this one when it drops in May 2026 — it’s the kind of release that sneaks up on you and sticks around.
Michael Schoch (piano)
MDG · MDG90423926 · 74 minutes
Honestly, MDG keeps delivering the goods, and Michael Schoch at the piano is exactly the kind of discovery that makes digging through new releases so rewarding. Whatever’s packed into these 74 minutes, you get the sense of a pianist with something real to say rather than just someone ticking boxes. Keep an eye on this one when it drops in June 2026 — MDG rarely wastes your time.
Carlos Gimenez (saxophone), José Alberto Del Cerro (piano)
MDG · MDG90323906 · 57 minutes
MDG keeps quietly putting out some of the most interesting chamber recordings around, and this new release pairs saxophone and piano in what sounds like a genuinely compelling 57-minute journey. Carlos Gimenez and José Alberto Del Cerro bring a real sense of partnership to the music, and there’s something wonderfully intimate about this particular instrumental combination when it’s done right. Keep an eye on this one when it drops in May 2026 — MDG rarely disappoints.
