SOMM RECORDINGScelebrates the powerful and dynamic relationship between soloist and orchestra with three works by Nimrod Borenstein, whom Opus klassiek called “Brilliant… an inspired composer but also an inspiring conductor.” Borenstein leads the English Chamber Orchestra in his Concerto for mandolin and orchestra; Shakespeare Songs for soprano and orchestra; and Legende – Concerto for oboe and orchestra. The program features mandolinist Alon Sariel, honored for his “dazzling virtuosity” by The Vancouver Sun; soprano Sarah Fox- Honorary Fellow at the University of London’s Royal Holloway College and winner of the Kathleen Ferrier and John Christie awards-praised for her “shining intelligence” by Gramophone; and oboist Sanja Romic, hailed by Zubin Mehta for her “musical depth and lovely tone” and applauded worldwide for her expressive sound and charismatic stage presence.Nimrod Borenstein-whose substantial catalogue currently numbers more than 100 wo