Musicweb International published over 2700 reviews and received an even bigger number of recordings in 2017, so it is a big honour to have ‘An Eventful Morning in East London’ (Harriet Mackenzie – violin, Kenneth Woods- conductor, English Symphony Orchestra) nominated for Recording of The Year by Nigel Harris. The recording also mentioned by critic Richard Hanlon as one of his top ten recordings of the year.

The ‘An Eventful Morning in East London’ CD with Harriet Mackenzie, the English Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kenneth Woods continues to reap critical acclaim. The disk is chosen as ‘Recording of the Month’ in Music Web International: “There is a completeness, a confidence, an honesty and a consistent lyrical beauty that has moved me again and again. These qualities all emerge in Harriet Mackenzie’s utterly magisterial performance…..Performances and recording are first-class throughout. Harriet Mackenzie’s commitment to these composers and these works is obvious, her performances are riveting. She needs to be making more records for sure.” – Richard Hanlon

Harriet Mackenzie premieres the new double concerto written for her and harpist Catrin Finch by Deborah inspired by the paintings of Maggi Hambling at the Aldeburgh Festival 2017.