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CLASSICAL MUSIC AUDIO PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

With over 30 years experience of producing recordings for some of the classical music world's most loved artists, we offer bespoke production packages which can include audio production, engineering, video production, editing, mixing, Dolby Atmos mixing, mastering and final delivery for physical and digital formats.

From solo or chamber music to large scale orchestral and choral repertoire - in recording sessions or live recording of performances - we can handle the entire production process. Our expertise and knowledge has been built over years working in many different venues across the UK and internationally.

CLASSICAL MUSIC PRODUCTION

Classical Music Production

The producer plays a central role in shaping the artistic direction and final character of a classical music recording. K&A Productions works with artists, conductors, ensembles and record labels to develop each project from the initial planning stages through to the completed release.

Our classical music production services include session planning, repertoire considerations, interpretation, performance review and collaboration with musicians to achieve the desired artistic outcome.

 

Whether working on a dedicated album recording, a live concert production or a location recording session, we provide the experience and guidance needed to bring each project to life.

Vladimir Jurowski conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra live at the Royal Festival Hall, London in a live recording for LPOlive label. It shows our microphone slinging rig in moody stage lighting.

CLASSICAL MUSIC AUDIO ENGINEERING

Classical Music Audio Engineering
Recording Bruckner at the Watford Colosseum, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Showing our microphone rig on session.

Our classical music audio engineering services focus on capturing performances with accuracy, clarity and musical integrity. We provide the technical expertise required for recording sessions of all sizes, from soloists and chamber ensembles to orchestras and choirs.

Working in studios, concert halls, churches and other acoustic spaces, our recording engineers manage microphone selection and placement, recording systems, monitoring and session workflow.

 

We can work alongside an appointed producer, or provide the complete technical recording team, allowing musicians and creative teams to focus on the performance.

RECENT K&A PRODUCTIONS

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REVIEWS

"Expertly supervised by producer Andrew Walton and admirably engineered by Debs Spanton"

Andrew Achenbach

Gramophone Magazine

"Producer Andrew Walton and engineer Deborah Spanton have recorded the music expertly."

John Quinn

Music Web International

"hair-raising and exceptional" ★★★★★

Geoff Brown

The Sunday Times

"Stunning production from Andrew Walton and Debs Spanton" ★★★★★

David Nice

BBC Music Magazine

★★★★★ recorded sound

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AWARDS

Gramophone Award for Opera Recording in 2023

GRAMOPHONE AWARDS 2023

Opera Category Winner

TIPPETT: The Midsummer Marriage

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Edward Gardner

LPO-0124

GRAMMY AWARDS 2019

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

MARSALIS: Violin Concerto & Fiddle Dance Suite

Nicola Benedetti

Decca 4850013

Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Solo, Nicola Benedetti, 2019

MICROPHONE COLLECTION

CMC-6U amplifier x22

 

Capsules:

MK2S x6

MK2H x4

MK21 x6

MK22 x2

MK4 x8

MK41 x6

MK8 x2

Active extension tubes:

RC1200 x8

R2C KC - stereo

SESSION GALLERY

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