News

Release of new CD "Mediterranean"

The duo's new CD will be released on 30th June. The CD features music by Mediterranean composers including Rodrigo and Tedesco as well as some world premiere recordings.

Classic FM airplay

Mertz's "Ich Denke Dein" from "Grand Duo" was played by John Brunning on the "Smooth Classics at Seven" programme on Classic FM on 31st August 2006. Further airplay has since been given to this track on the programme.

BBC Radio 3 airplay

The Giuliani Rondo from "Grand Duo" had its first playing on the Radio 3 "Cowan Collection" on the 14th May 2006 only six days after the official UK release date. Rob Cowan is one of BBC radio's most respected critics and the track was played in "The Innocent Ear" slot.

"Grand Duo" CD Release

The Arada Guitar Duo's recording of 19th century music for guitar duo is now available on the Landor Records label. To find out more information about this exciting new release or to order a copy please visit www.landorrecords.co.uk

Landor Forums Go Live

The duo now have their own artists' forum at www.landorrecords.co.uk/forum. Please visit to chat about the CD, concerts or anything Arada related.

DLT's BBC radio show

Simon and Nick were guests on the radio show of the legendary Dave Lee Travis in September promoting their 19th century repertoire. After technical difficulties the first week, they were back the following Sunday to talk about the music and to play in the studio.

The show featured an improvised opera with DLT singing! (Currently there are no plans to take this collaboration further.)

The Landor Competition 2005

In September the duo made it to the finals of the Landor Records competition. The competition was open to all ages, instruments and repertoires and its panel included some of the most highly regarded musicians in the country as well as the Chief Executive of Landor Records.

After taking part in the various rounds in Suffolk, the duo performed in the finalist's concert in London, presented by Charles Hazlewood. As finalists, the duo won the opportunity to play at the Northern Aldborough Festival in 2006.

John Bly

On 5th June the duo were pleased to present an evening with John Bly of "Antiques Roadshow" fame as part of Tring Festival. Music of the 19th century was married with presentations and slides from John, setting the music in its historical and cultural context.

John's wealth of knowledge and expertise along with his inimitable humour made for a highly entertaining and successful evening. Indeed the project is already into its next phase with evenings of music, art and antiques from the Renaissance to the Jazz Age planned for next year. Watch this space for further details.