“Dorian / Sono Luminus is very proud to announce that world renowned American lute player Ronn McFarlane has been nominated for a Grammy Award as announced by the Recording Academy.   McFarlane’s album Indigo Road has been nominated in the Best Classical Crossover Album category.

McFarlane has devoted himself to reviving the original tradition of lute composers where historically the lute player and the composer of music were one and the same by composing original, modern works for this age-old instrument.

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards are to be held on February 8, 2009, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.”
- Dan Shores, Sono Luminus

Sono Luminus, LLC anounce their first CD to be released on the recently acquired Dorian Recordings label.

After moving all of the Dorian Recordings assets from Troy, NY to Winchester, VA and devoting eight months to re-organisation all of the affairs of the failed enterprise, Sono Luminus, LLC have announced their first new Dorian Recordings release.   Although some of the artists previously produced by Dorian Recordings have moved to new labels or to independant promotions, Sono Luminus has been able to negotiate continuing agreements with most of the more poular artists on the label.   We can look forward to more Dorian Recordings releases featuring The Baltimore Consort, The Ames Piano Quartet, Musica Pacifica, the Smithsonian Chamber Players, Chatham Baroque and many more of the artists who have become well known on the label.
Sono Luminus are also working on some exciting new projects that will eventually be released under their own brand.

Judge OKs sale of Dorian music label.   Virginia recording studio, Sono Luminus Inc., to buy troubled company for $245,000.

A bankruptcy judge Wednesday approved the sale of The Dorian Group Ltd. to Virginia-based recording studio, Sono Luminus Inc., ending a lengthy Chapter 11 case that grew increasingly acrimonious.   U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert E. Littlefield Jr.'s order granted Sono Luminus Inc. title to the bulk of Dorian's assets - including artist contracts, master recordings, trademarks and accounts receivable - for $245,000.   Wednesday's proceedings were a formality of sorts, as litigants in the case had reached a consensus earlier in the month.   The deal was struck on June 7, 2005.

DORIAN'S "MOZART REQUIEM" WINS JUNO AWARD

Mozart Requiem (DOR-90310) is the winner of the JUNO AWARD in the category of CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: VOCAL OR CHORAL PERFORMANCE.   The winners were announced last night at the Corel Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

Mozart Requiem is a state-of-the-art recording of the spectacular concert given by La Chapelle de Québec and Les Violons du Roy, under the direction of Bernard Labadie, at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, September 20th, 2001.   Since making its debut at No. 1 on the Classical charts in Canada, the disc has remained one of Dorian's top-selling CDs.

This release features Robert Levin's revelatory completion of the Requiem, left unfinished at the time of Mozart's death. La Chapelle de Quebec and Les Violons du Roy are joined by soloists Karina Gauvin, soprano, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto, John Tessier, tenor and Nathan Berg, bass baritone.

Established in 1984 by Artistic Director Bernard Labadie, Les Violons du Roy are recognized internationally as one of today's finest chamber orchestras.   While their interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire demonstrate a deep understanding of historically informed performance practice, they achieve an entirely distinctive sound by performing Baroque music on modern instruments, using Baroque period bows.   Their recording of G. F. Handel: "Apollo e Dafne" & "Silete venti" (xCD-90288), with soprano Karina Gauvin and baritone Russell Braun, won a 2000 Juno Award in the category of Best Classical Album: Vocal or Choral Performance.

Bernard Labadie founded the chamber choir La Chapelle de Québec in 1985.   From its inception it has worked closely with Les Violons du Roy, performing major works for choir and orchestra, with a focus on the 18th Century.

Since 1988, The Dorian Group, Ltd. has engaged in the passionate pursuit of the ultimate blend of world-class performances and cutting-edge recording technology.   With more than 360 titles in the catalog, Dorian is known for its use of natural acoustical spaces such as its main venue, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, where Dorian maintains permanent recording facilities.

DORIAN'S "MOZART REQUIEM" WINS CANADIAN "INDIE" AWARD

Mozart Requiem (DOR-90310) has won a Canadian Independent Music Award in the category of Classical Album of the Year.   The award was presented on Wednesday, February 26, at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto.   The event, now in its third year, is part of Canadian Music Week, an initiative dedicated to the expression and growth of the country's media and entertainment industries.

Canadian Independent Music Awards ("The Indies") recognize accomplishments in 16 categories.   Nominees and winners are decided by committees comprised of individuals from all areas of the Canadian music scene.   Other nominees for Classical Album of the Year included James Ehnes, Angela Hewitt, Anton Kuerti & the CBC Radio Orchestra, Michael Schade & Malcolm Martineau.

Mozart Requiem is a state-of-the-art recording of the spectacular concert given by La Chapelle de Québec and Les Violons du Roy, under the direction of Bernard Labadie, at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, September 20th, 2001.   Since making its debut at No. 1 on the Classical charts in Canada, the disc has remained one of Dorian's top-selling CDs.   The CD is also a nominee for a Juno Award, in the category of Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral Performance.

This release features Robert Levin's revelatory completion of the Requiem, left unfinished at the time of Mozart's death.   La Chapelle de Quebec and Les Violons du Roy are joined by are joined by an outstanding lineup of Canadian soloists including soloists Karina Gauvin, soprano, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto, John Tessier, tenor and Nathan Berg, bass baritone.

Established in 1984 by Artistic Director Bernard Labadie, Les Violons du Roy are recognized internationally as one of today's finest chamber orchestras.   While their interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire demonstrate a deep understanding of historically informed performance practice, they achieve an entirely distinctive sound by performing Baroque music on modern instruments, using Baroque period bows.   Bernard Labadie founded the chamber choir La Chapelle de Québec in 1985.   From its inception it has worked closely with Les Violons du Roy, performing major works for choir and orchestra, with a focus on the 18th Century.

Since 1988, The Dorian Group, Ltd. has engaged in the passionate pursuit of the ultimate blend of world-class performances and cutting-edge recording technology.   With more than 360 titles in the catalog, Dorian is known for its use of natural acoustical spaces such as its main venue, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, where Dorian maintains permanent recording facilities.

CAROL THOMPSON TOURS WITH THE CHIEFTAINS,
MARCH 2003

Harpist Carol Thompson will play a series of concerts with The Chieftains during the month of March, including major venues in Philadelphia and New York City.   Carol is performing as a special guest harpist in honor of Derek Bell, the longtime member of The Chieftains who died in October.   Dorian Recordings is delighted with the recognition this brings to one of Dorian's perennial favorite artists.

A master of the Neo-Celtic, pedal and triple harps, Carol Thompson has a deep understanding and love for the Celtic musical tradition.   Born in America of Anglo-Welsh-Irish background, Carol began studying classical harp at the age of 13 with Dorothy Knauss, a student of Alfred Holy.   Carol's sensitive interpretations convey her special connection with the music of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.   Carol Thompson records exclusively for Dorian Recordings.

"Thompson's command of the harp and her confidence in playing Celtic music are unmatched . . . her playing is full, measured, and beautiful." - Dirty Linen

Carol Thompson in Concert with The Chieftains:
March   8, 2003 New Brunswick State Theater, New Brunswick, NJ, 8 PM
March   9, 2003 Eisenhower Hall, West Point, NY, 3 PM
March 15, 2003 New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ, 8 PM
March 16, 2003 Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2 PM
March 17, 2003 Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NY, 8 PM

Carol Thompson Discography
DOR-90013	The Faerie Isles - Celtic Harp Music - Favorite Carol Thompson Selections from the Dorian Catalog
DOR-90120	The Enchanted Isles - Harp Music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales
DOR-90176	Carolan's Welcome - Harp Music of Ireland - with Billy McComiskey, Button Accordion / Jack Coen, Wooden Flute / Darcy Fair, Harp
DOR-90240	The Peacock's Feather - A Celtic Quest
DOR-90273	The Blossom and the Rain

DORIAN'S NEW MUSICA PACIFICA CD WINS 2003 CMA/WQXR AWARD

    Telemann Chamber Cantatas and Trio Sonatas (DOR-93239), performed by Musica Pacifica, is one of six winners of this year's Chamber Music America/WQXR Record Awards.   The awards will be presented at the 25th Anniversary Marathon Concert on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at Symphony Space in New York City.   The ceremony will take place at 8:00 p.m. eastern time.   The disc will receive airplay on WQXR in late January, and will appear in a list of winners in Chamber Music magazine's March/April 2003 issue.

    Telemann Chamber Cantatas and Trio Sonatas is a compelling selection of works composed during Telemann's first fifteen years in the employ of the City of Hamburg, an appointment he held from 1721 until his death in 1767.   Vocalists Christine Brandes, Soprano, and Jennifer Lane, Mezzo-Soprano, join forces with celebrated Baroque ensemble Musica Pacifica to present a CD that boldly illustrates the scope and power of Telemann's creative output as a composer of sacred music.

    Led by artistic co-directors Judith Linsenberg (recorder) and Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin), Musica Pacifica (recorder, oboe, violin, cello/viola da gamba, harpsichord) has been performing, touring, and recording since 1990.   Mining a rich vein of Baroque literature for mixed wind/string ensemble, the group performs the spirited chamber concerti of Vivaldi and Telemann, colorful dance suites from the courts and opera houses of France, and the more intimate solo, duo, and trio sonatas from European countries as diverse as Scotland, Poland, Spain, and England.   Musica Pacifica has been described as "some of the finest baroque musicians in America" (American Record Guide) and "the crème de la crème" (Alte Musik Aktuell).   The artists are members of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and American Bach Soloists, and perform with many other prominent early music ensembles across the country.   Musica Pacifica has released two other critically acclaimed CDs on the Dorian Recordings^® label: Alessandro Scarlatti Concerti da Camera (DOR-93192), and Francesco Mancini: Concerti da Camera (DOR-93209).

DORIAN RECORDINGS^® "MOZART REQUIEM" CONTINUES IN CANADIAN TOP 10

    According to the October 31^st SoundScan report, Dorian's Mozart Requiem (DOR-90310) is still one of the top-selling classical CDs in Canada.   Mozart Requiem is a state-of-the-art recording of the spectacular concert given by La Chapelle de Québec and Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie, Conductor, at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, September 20th, 2001.   Although the program was planned months in advance, the music gained particular significance on this occasion.   Presented by Troy Chromatic Concerts, the performance was dedicated to the victims of the September 11th attacks.   On September 10th, 2002, the Mozart Requiem CD was released in North America and is available through regular distribution in more than 35 countries around the world.

    This release features Robert Levin's revelatory completion of the Requiem, left unfinished at the time of Mozart's death.   La Chapelle de Quebec and Les Violons du Roy are joined by soloists Karina Gauvin, soprano, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto (winner of the Grand Prize, Voice, of the 2000 Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition in Brussels), John Tessier, tenor and Nathan Berg, bass baritone.

    Established in 1984 by Artistic Director Bernard Labadie, Les Violons du Roy have grown to be recognized internationally as one of today's finest chamber orchestras.   While their interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire demonstrate a deep understanding of historically informed performance practice, they achieve an entirely distinctive sound by performing Baroque music on modern instruments, using Baroque period bows.   Their recording of G. F. Handel: "Apollo e Dafne" & "Silete venti" (xCD-90288), with soprano Karina Gauvin and baritone Russell Braun, won a 2000 Juno Award in the category of Best Classical Album: Vocal or Choral Performance.   The ensemble's vigorous performing schedule and numerous CBC broadcasts are helping to promote sales of all 11 of the ensemble's CDs on the Dorian Recordings label.

    Bernard Labadie founded the chamber choir La Chapelle de Québec in 1985.   From its inception it has worked closely with Les Violons du Roy, performing major works for choir and orchestra, with a focus on the 18th Century.

    With the release of the first Dorian Recordings^® compact discs in 1988, The Dorian Group, Ltd. established a reputation as pioneers, engaged in the passionate pursuit of the ultimate blend of world-class performances and cutting-edge recording technology.   With more than 360 titles in the catalog, Dorian is known for its use of natural acoustical spaces such as its main venue, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, where Dorian maintains permanent recording facilities.

February 12, 2002, Troy, N.Y.

DORIAN RECORDINGS^® CD NOMINATED FOR A JUNO AWARD

The xCD^TM of J.S. Bach: Art of the Fugue, [xCD-90297] performed by Les Violons du Roy, conducted by Bernard Labadie, has been nominated for a Juno Award in the category of Best Classical Album: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment.   The awards ceremony will be telecast live on Sunday, April 14 starting at 8 p.m.

Established in 1984 by Artistic Director Bernard Labadie, the Québec City-based fifteen-member ensemble, Les Violons du Roy, has grown to be recognized internationally as one of today's finest chamber orchestras - a group that always delivers performances of great beauty, freshness and energy.   While their interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire demonstrate a deep understanding of historically informed performance practice, they achieve an entirely distinctive sound by performing Baroque music on modern instruments, using Baroque period bows.   Their recording of G. F. Handel: "Apollo e Dafne" & "Silete venti" [xCD-90288] won a 2000 Juno Award, in the category of Best Classical Album: Vocal or Choral Performance.

Like The Well-Tempered Clavier and The Musical Offering, Art of the Fugue is a collection of profoundly expressive pieces, characteristic of Bach's boundless imagination and unequalled mastery of counterpoint.   These fugues are often dramatically charged pieces, highly original and individual in form.   One might choose to indulge in a few selections at a time, or to hear Art of the Fugue as an integral work. Either way, Bernard Labadie's arrangement reveals not only the structural ingenuity of this music, but also its passion and color.   A particular highlight of this version is Labadie's seamless completion of the final fugue, which was alleged to have been composed by Bach as he lay dying.

January 8, 2002, Troy, N.Y.

DORIAN RECORDINGS^® CD RECEIVES A GRAMMY^® NOMINATION

The Final Volume in the Epic Villa-Lobos String Quartets Cycle has been Nominated in the Best Chamber Music Performance category.

The Nominees for the 44th Annual Grammy^® Awards have been announced, and Dorian Recordings is proud to report that Villa-Lobos String Quartets, Volume 6 - Quartets Nos. 4, 9 and 11 (DOR-93229), performed by Cuarteto Latinoamericano, has been nominated in the category of "Best Chamber Music Performance."   A final ballot to select the winners in each category will be mailed to all voting members on January 11th, and winners will be announced on February 27th, 2002.   Dorian Recordings is extremely pleased by this recognition from its peers in the industry, and extends its gratitude and congratulations to the artists.

The authoritative voice in Latin American chamber repertoire, Cuarteto Latinoamericano has emerged as dedicated exponents of the works of such major composers as Revueltas, Orbón, Villa-Lobos and many others.   The Cuarteto has become international ambassadors of Latin American music, touring extensively in Europe, North and South America.   The ensemble has been Quartet-in-Residence at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh since 1987.

Cuarteto Latinoamericano is a staple of Dorian's Music of Latin American Masters^TM series.   The ensemble made the premiere recording of Orbón's Concerto Grosso for String Quartet and Orchestra under Eduardo Mata [DOR-90178], and has been featured on numerous other Dorian Recordings CDs.   Their critically acclaimed traversal of all 17 Villa-Lobos String Quartets released by Dorian Recordings has been hailed as a landmark of the catalog.   According to ClassicsToday.com, "The Cuarteto Latinoamericano owns this music, having lived with it, loved it, and performed it for years . . . this series is a must for chamber music lovers - an outstanding group of works by a still underrated major composer, presented in ideal performances, beautifully recorded."