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Super Audio Surround Collection Vol 3 sampler

Super Audio Surround Collection Vol 3 sampler

a stunning new collection of demonstration quality tracks that showcase our artists at their best

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Linn - Classical Artists

Our beautiful Classical recordings appeal to both newcomers and fans of classical music. Our award-winning artists continue to delight listeners with distinctive repertoire choices and outstanding musicality. Why not raise the rafters with the RSNO's performance of Shostakovich Symphony 11, revel in the choral splendour of the Dunedin Consort or enjoy the passion and showmanship of Artur Pizarro's piano playing.

Ailish Tynan

Ailish Tynan

Ailish Tynan is an award-winning soprano whose performances in opera and recitals have established her as a sought-after vocalist. profile & recordings >>


Alfie Boe

Alfie Boe

Alfie Boe is in possession of one of the finest tenor voices to come out of the UK for many years.

profile & recordings >>


Alison McGillivray

Alison McGillivray

Versatile cellist Alison McGillivray takes a break from her ensemble work with Concerto Caledonia and Ricordo, for this, her debut solo album. profile & recordings >>


Andrew Flintham

Andrew Flintham

Nature enthusiast Andrew Flintham organised the original Breckland dawn chorus in 1993. It has since become embodied in natural history for capturing the tranquillity of Great Britain. profile & recordings >>


Andy Sikorski

Andy Sikorski

Andy Sikorski is an eclectic composer with a diverse body of work, skillfully combining new age, world, and ambient music into a new form of art that aims to stimulate our senses profile & recordings >>


Artur Pizarro

Artur Pizarro

After winning the Leeds Piano Competition in 1990, Artur Pizarro has released six oustandingly beautiful solo albums on Linn Records. Artur is renowned for his "intelligence and originality of thought, along with breath-takingly sensitive playing" Glasgow Herald. profile & recordings >>


Artur Pizarro and Vita Panomariovaite

Artur Pizarro and Vita Panomariovaite

Celebrated pianist Artur Pizarro combines his extensive experience with that of his pupil and friend Vita Panomariovaite profile & recordings >>


Budapest Festival Orchestra

Budapest Festival Orchestra

The Budapest Festival Orchestra, Hungary's leading orchestra, is conducted by Iván Fischer. profile & recordings >>


Cappella Nova

Cappella Nova

This outstanding Scottish choral group is famous for premiering works by leading contemporary composers and performing Scotland's unique treasury of early vocal music. profile & recordings >>


Catherine King and Jacob Heringman

Catherine King and Jacob Heringman

American lutenist Jacob Heringman and British mezzo-soprano Catherine King are highly respected interpreters of early music. profile & recordings >>


Catherine King and Norwegian Baroque Orchestra

Catherine King and Norwegian Baroque Orchestra

Scandanavia's premiere small orchestra accompanies the versatile mezzo-soprano Catherine King in this lovely recording. profile & recordings >>


Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Chamber Orchestra of Europe

The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, established in 1981, represents 15 nationalities amongst its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as international soloists, members of eminent chamber groups, and as tutors and professors of music.  Alexander Janiczek is an ideal leader for the COE. profile & recordings >>


Clara Sanabras

Clara Sanabras

Dazzling Spanish mezzo-soprano and lutenist. "Sanabras sings with a clear, passionate tone and almost flawless intonation." The Consort profile & recordings >>


Concerto Caledonia

Concerto Caledonia

Original and vibrant chamber group specialising in Scottish early music directed from the harpsichord by David McGuinnness. profile & recordings >>


David Paul Jones

David Paul Jones

David Paul Jones is an extraordinary composer, pianist and vocalist who produces beautiful and atmospheric journeys in his intimate and deeply moving music.

profile & recordings >>


Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra dir. Jonathan Darlington

Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra dir. Jonathan Darlington

The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Germany's most respected orchestras dating back to 1877.  British conductor Jonathan Darlington is the Orchestra's current musical director. profile & recordings >>


Dunedin Consort

Dunedin Consort

'Edinburgh based consort under the artistic direction of John Butt (conductor) and Susan Hamilton. It specializes in vocal music (particularly Baroque and new commissions) and frequently performs with the Dunedin Players (baroque period instruments).'

profile & recordings >>


Elena Riu

Elena Riu

Spanish-American pianist whose playing was described by Gramophone as "exceptionally fine and beautifully meditative". profile & recordings >>


Emma Bell

Emma Bell

Astonishingly talented soprano who is a regular on the opera scene in both Berlin and London. "Bell...is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear." The Guardian profile & recordings >>


English Classical Players

English Classical Players

Directed by Jonathan Brett, The English Classical Players was formed to give performances primarily of the works of the classical masters. profile & recordings >>


Ensemble Dumont

Ensemble Dumont

Founded and directed by Peter Bennett to perform music of Renaissance France. profile & recordings >>


Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Founded in 1968 by four Cambridge undergraduates, first became well known through their association with Shostakovich, who entrusted them with the Western premieres of his last three quartets profile & recordings >>


George-Emmanuel Lazaridis

George-Emmanuel Lazaridis

Born in Greece and signed to Linn Records in 2006, George-Emmanuel Lazaridis is the Megaron European Concert Halls Organisation Rising Star representative for 2006-7. profile & recordings >>


Gillian Weir

Gillian Weir

Dame Gillian Weir is one of the world's foremost organ recitalists. "Weir's playing throughout is sensitively shaped and rhythmically rock-solid". AVguide.com profile & recordings >>


Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra dir. Antony Hermus

Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra dir. Antony Hermus

The Philharmonic Orchestra Hagen was founded in 1907 as the first municipal orchestra of Westphalia.  The Orchestra is currently conducted by Antony Hermus. profile & recordings >>


Hebrides Ensemble

Hebrides Ensemble

The Hebrides Ensemble has built a reputation as Scotland’s foremost chamber group.  The Ensemble has premiered new works by more than forty composers including John Bevan Baker whose works are celebrated on their debut album on Linn Records. profile & recordings >>


I Barocchisti

I Barocchisti

An international ensemble which concentrates on the vocal and instrumental works of the Baroque period. profile & recordings >>


Il Concerto Barocco

Il Concerto Barocco

Il Concerto Barocco are an orchestra of very experienced and professional musicians who have a passion for Baroque music.

profile & recordings >>


James Gilchrist

James Gilchrist

English tenor James Gilchrist is a sought-after recitalist whose voice has been described as pure and sensitive with an even and beautiful tone. profile & recordings >>


Jill Feldman and Nigel North

Jill Feldman and Nigel North

American soprano and baroque specialist Feldman performs with the great lutenist Nigel North profile & recordings >>


John Toll

John Toll

Organist and harpsichordist with a reputation for excellence in the field of early music who sadly passed away in 2001. profile & recordings >>


Jonathan Freeman-Attwood

Jonathan Freeman-Attwood

Trumpeter Jonathan Freeman-Attwood is a multi-talented musician who continues to explore 'new' trumpet repertoire to critical acclaim. profile & recordings >>


Jonathan Talbott

Jonathan Talbott

Virtuoso violinist Jonathan Talbott is known for his performances on renaissance and baroque violins, rebec and medieval fiddle. profile & recordings >>


L’Estravagante

L’Estravagante

L'Estravagante was founded in 2007, the third centenary of Buxtehude's death. profile & recordings >>


La Serenissima

La Serenissima

La Serenissima has firmly established itself as one of the leading exponents of the music of Antonio Vivaldi and his Italian contemporaries. profile & recordings >>


Leningrad Symphony Orchestra

Leningrad Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1931 and now known as the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: repertoire includes works by Soviet composers profile & recordings >>


Lesley Schatzberger and Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Lesley Schatzberger and Fitzwilliam String Quartet

Clarinettist Lesley Schatzberger and the Fitzwilliam String Quartet successfully combine their considerable talents in their first Linn recording together. profile & recordings >>


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra aim to preserve and advance a living tradition of orchestral music through artistically excellent performances that energize and enrich the lives of players and listeners alike.

profile & recordings >>


Magnificat

Magnificat

Directed by Philip Cave, an acclaimed choir formed primarily of former Oxford and Cambridge choral scholars. profile & recordings >>


Marco Fornaciari

Marco Fornaciari

Marco Fornaciari dedicates himself actively to the repertoire for viola and to "historically-faithful" performances on baroque violin. profile & recordings >>


Mario Marzi

Mario Marzi

Mario Marzi is a saxophonist who has won nine national and four international competitions in his career so far. profile & recordings >>


Martin Chalifour

Martin Chalifour

Martin Chalifour is Principal Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has performed with many of the world's best orchestra's as a soloist. profile & recordings >>


Maximiliano Martin

Maximiliano Martin

Young Spanish clarinettist Maximiliano Martin is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most talented and charismatic musicians of his generation. Maxi already has many fans as the popular Principal Clarinet for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.  profile & recordings >>


Musica da Camera

Musica da Camera

Directed by Robert King, founder of the King's Consort and particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of the major works of Handel, Bach and Purcell. profile & recordings >>


Musica Secreta

Musica Secreta

Female vocal group co-founded by Tallis Scholars Tessa Bonner and Deborah Roberts with John Toll and Laurie Stras to explore the repertoire of female composers. profile & recordings >>


New London Consort

New London Consort

Early music ensemble with a uniquely wide and colourful repertoire of medieval, renaissance and baroque music, combining the very best in scholarship and entertainment. profile & recordings >>


Nigel North

Nigel North

Renowned as one of the world's most respected lutenists Nigel North is has developed a unique musical life embracing work as a teacher, accompanist, soloist, director and writer.

profile & recordings >>


Norwegian Baroque Orchestra (NBO)

Norwegian Baroque Orchestra (NBO)

Founded in 1988 as the first independent, professional orchestra performing on period instruments in Scandinavia. profile & recordings >>


Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE)

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE)

Recognised as one of the world’s foremost period instrument ensembles: formed in 1986 as a self-governing orchestra, the OAE has always maintained a player-led approach to artistic planning and programming. profile & recordings >>


Palladians / The Palladian Ensemble

Palladians / The Palladian Ensemble

Firmly established on the international stage as one of the very best chamber groups performing baroque repertoire with a reputation for sparkling, joyful playing. profile & recordings >>


Pamela Thorby

Pamela Thorby

Always stylish in whichever repertoire she chooses, Pamela's wide appeal stems from an innate love of communicating through her playing, a natural, dynamic stage presence and a sophisticated and intelligent use of her virtuosic skills. profile & recordings >>


Passacaglia

Passacaglia

Passacaglia have developed a reputation for lively, characterful presentations of baroque chamber music, combined with the highest standards of period instrument performance. profile & recordings >>


Phantasm

Phantasm

Phantasm, a quartet of viols founded in 1994, catapulted into international prominence when its debut CD won a Gramophone Award for the Best Baroque Instrumental Recording of 1997. Since then, they have become recognised as the most exciting viol consort active on the world scene today.

profile & recordings >>


Philip Pickett

Philip Pickett

Director of the New London Consort and respected soloist, Philip Pickett is an accomplished recorder, crumhorn, shawm and rackett player, and is now well-known as Britain’s leading player of these instruments. profile & recordings >>


Pieter Wispelwey

Pieter Wispelwey

During the last decade Pieter Wispelwey has been regarded as one of the world's leading cello soloists. profile & recordings >>


Polish Chamber Orchestra

Polish Chamber Orchestra

Poland's leading chamber orchestra, directed from the violin by Jan Stanienda. profile & recordings >>


Prince Consort

Prince Consort

The Prince Consort is fast emerging as a fresh, exciting and versatile ensemble. Their performances are characterised by wide-ranging programmes and polished presentation, which showcase different combinations of voice and piano, from solos to small groups in piano-accompanied song.  profile & recordings >>


Rachel Podger

Rachel Podger

Rachel Podger is one of the most creative talents in the field of period performance, and has established herself as a leading interpreter of the music of the Baroque and Classical periods. profile & recordings >>


Retrospect Ensemble

Retrospect Ensemble

Retrospect Ensemble intends to take its musicians and audiences on an exciting journey, exploring the repertoire of four centuries and embracing the practices, styles and aesthetics of former ages with renewed vigour and a fresh approach. profile & recordings >>


Retrospect Trio

Retrospect Trio

Retrospect Trio is a baroque super-group of four superstar baroque instrumentalists: Sophie Gent (violin), Matthew Truscott (violin), Jonathan Manson (viol) and Matthew Halls (keyboard). profile & recordings >>


Ricordo

Ricordo

Ricordo play chamber music entirely from memory, with the freedom this offers further enhancing communication with the listener. profile & recordings >>


Rodolfo Richter

Rodolfo Richter

Acclaimed violin virtuoso best known for his work with the award-winning ensemble Palladians. profile & recordings >>


Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO)

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is one of Europe’s leading symphony orchestras, conducted here by Principal Conductor Alexander Lazarev, one of Russia's foremost conductors. profile & recordings >>


Schidlof Quartet

Schidlof Quartet

Named in memory of Peter Schidlof, the distinguished viola player, the quartet has been described as one of the most accomplished to have emerged in the past decade. profile & recordings >>


Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO)

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland’s foremost cultural ambassadors. The Linn series features performances conducted by Alexander Janizcek, Joseph Swensen and Sir Charles Mackerras.

profile & recordings >>


Scottish Ensemble

Scottish Ensemble

Versatile and vibrant string ensemble who are as much at home with contemporary music as the Baroque, who deliver consistently high quality performances. profile & recordings >>


Sir Charles Mackerras

Sir Charles Mackerras

Sir Charles Mackerras is Conductor Laureate of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and is renowned as an expert in Mozart interpretation. profile & recordings >>


St Olaf's Choir and Chamber Ensemble

St Olaf's Choir and Chamber Ensemble

The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. profile & recordings >>


The American Boychoir

The American Boychoir

With a sound to rival their Viennese counterparts, the American Boychoir directed by James Litton, one of America’s most prominent choral conductors, is a joy to listen to. profile & recordings >>


The Purcell Simfony

The Purcell Simfony

Highly accomplished Baroque ensemble featuring the voices of Tessa Bonner, Catherine Bott and Sally Bruce Payne. profile & recordings >>


The RSAMD Chamber Choir and Players

The RSAMD Chamber Choir and Players

Directed by John Wallace (conductor) and James Grossmith (chorusmaster), the Academy Chamber Choir and Academy Chamber Players from the Royal Scottish Adademy of Music & Drama are a delightful pairing. profile & recordings >>


The Sixteen

The Sixteen

One of the world's greatest vocal ensembles whose passion is drawn from the conductor and founder Harry Christophers. profile & recordings >>


The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection

Founded by John Wallace in 1986 to explore and perform the extensive brass repertory, the Wallace Collection has become one of the world's pioneering brass ensembles with an international reputation for innovative programming. profile & recordings >>


Various Artists

Various Artists

Great value samplers and compilations featuring tracks from our most recent bestselling albums and artists.

profile & recordings >>


William Carter

William Carter

William Carter is a founding member of the acclaimed Palladians and a virtuoso player of the baroque guitar and theorbo. profile & recordings >>


William Conway and Peter Evans

William Conway and Peter Evans

Collaboration between Scottish cellist William Conway and pianist Peter Evans. profile & recordings >>