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Thomas Ades

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Woodwinds that seem to sob, the sensual sounds of tango that blend togetherA collection of works by Thomas Ads, performed by the composer himself, including world premiere recordingsThomas Ads is one of Britains leading composers, conductors, and pianists. The London Philharmonic Orchestra has collaborated with Ads on an ongoing basis since welcoming him as Composer-in-Focus during the 200001 season. All works on this album are conducted by Ads himself, and the recordings are live performances from their UK premieres.The Luxury Suite from *Powder Her Face* is an orchestral suite adapted from the opera of the same name and was commissioned by six arts organizations, including the LPO. Premiered by the Berlin Philharmonic in 2018, this work centers on an elderly duchess who has been forced to vacate her room in a luxury hotel and recalls her tumultuous romantic history.Five Spells from *The Tempes