December’s New Album Releases 2024
10/1/2025
A Plastic Theatre – Joanna Marsh, including mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston
The album A Plastic Theatre, was released on the Hyperion label on 31 December, it unfolds in five distinct acts, each exploring the complex relationship between humanity and plastic. Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston brings profound emotional depth to this narrative, her rich, expressive voice capturing both the menace and melancholy of these discarded artefacts. Johnston’s performance bridges the artificial and the human, guiding listeners through the album’s haunting reflections on consumption, loss, and resilience.
Joe Hisaishi – Mládi EP
Joe Hisaishi celebrates his 74th birthday with the release of his Mládi EP, launched on 6 December. Collaborating with the renowned Wiener Symphoniker, Hisaishi offers fresh, evocative arrangements of three iconic pieces from his film scores for director Takeshi Kitano. This release highlights Hisaishi’s signature blend of cinematic emotion and orchestral brilliance, reaffirming his place as a master composer.
