Brilliant French-born oboist Armand Djikoloum was nominated as a 2022 Rising Star Artist by Classic FM. Appointed Principal Oboe in the Hanover State Orchestra aged only 22, he already has a fine Europe-wide career as concerto soloist and recitalist. Jordanian-Palestinian pianist Iyad Sughayer studied in the UK and is also a Classic FM ‘Rising Star’ with a busy concert and recording career. Their programme is a fascinating journey from the 19th to the early 20th century, with three pieces by women composers, including Alma Mahler.

“…the extraordinarily lovely oboe of Armand Djikoloum, sounding so smoothly melifluous as to be almost seamless”
Seen and Heard International

“…[Sughayer]” captures the music’s essence…as though he could be composing it as he goes along. An outstanding debut”
BBC Music Magazine