One of the best reviewed albums of the year, Promises is a collaborative studio album by British electronic musician Sam Shepherd, better known by his moniker Floating Points; American jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders; and the London Symphony Orchestra.

The A Z of String Players surveys the lives, careers and recordings of over 300 string players from the past and present. Many great string players who have made recordings are included, from Accardo to Zukerman. The text covers artists from the earliest recording processes to contemporary, cutting-edge technology. In this clear and straight-forward publication, the artists are listed alphabetically, with a summary of their career, notable recordings, biography and critical appraisal of their recorded legacy. In addition, four compact discs present a selection of recordings from 69 artists. This package will appeal to enthusiast and scholar alike as a readable, informed and fascinating work of reference.

Simon Rattle leads the London Symphony Orchestra in performances by Ravel, Henri Dutilleux and Maurice Delage. The works performed include 'Daphnis & Chloé Suite 2', 'Le Tombeau de Couperin', 'L'Arbre des Songes', 'Métaboles' and 'Quatre Poèmes Hindous'.