Frisson – Reception, Reach & Impact

Released on 9 January 2026 by Divine Art Recordings, Frisson has received international recognition through radio broadcasts, editorial features, playlist placements and critical reviews. This page provides a transparent summary of the album's documented reception and reach during the first six months following release.

Radio Broadcasts

According to Apple Music for Artists analytics, tracks from Frisson received 853 radio broadcasts between 9 January and 24 June 2026.

These broadcasts were recorded across the album's repertoire and demonstrate sustained international radio interest in the recording during the months following release.

Reporting Period: 9 January 2026 – 24 June 2026
Total Radio Broadcasts: 853
Source: Apple Music for Artists

The broadcasts were spread across the album's repertoire rather than being concentrated on a single work, reflecting broad engagement with the recording as a whole.

MOST BROADCAST WORKS

Chaminade – Concertino, Op. 107 - 227

Krommer – Partita in F major, Op. 57: IV. Alla polacca - 189

Woolfenden – More Gordian Knots: III. Jig - 102

Krommer – Partita in F major, Op. 57: I. Allegro vivace - 60

Krommer – Partita in F major, Op. 57: II. Menuetto - 57

Krommer – Partita in F major, Op. 57: III. Adagio - 56

Strauss – Serenade in E-flat major, Op. 7 - 51

Together, these works account for the majority of the album's documented radio exposure.

MAJOR BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS

RTÉ Lyric FM (Ireland)

Frisson was selected as Album of the Weekend by RTÉ Lyric FM between 16 and 18 January 2026, just one week after release.

RTÉ Lyric FM continued to support the recording throughout the following months. On 16 June 2026, the station broadcast the complete performance of Franz Krommer's Partita in F major, Op. 57, airing all four movements in full. This represented one of the most substantial individual broadcasts from the album and demonstrated continued engagement with the recording more than five months after release.

ABC Classic (Australia)

Frisson was selected as Album of the Week (26-30 January 2026) by ABC Classic, Australia's national classical music broadcaster.

The feature introduced the album to listeners across Australia and generated multiple broadcasts of tracks from the recording. Apple Music for Artists reporting identified ABC Classic broadcasts across several works from the album, reflecting sustained support from one of the world's leading classical radio networks.

Rai Radio 3 (Italy)

On 12 February 2026, Frisson was selected as the featured album on Primo Movimento, a programme broadcast nationally by Rai Radio 3.

Often regarded as Italy's equivalent of BBC Radio 3, Rai Radio 3 is one of Europe's leading public-service cultural broadcasters, specialising in classical music, literature, arts and cultural programming. The programme introduced the album to a national audience and explored the recording through a dedicated feature, representing a significant milestone in the album's international reach.

SELECTED BROADCASTERS IDENTIFIED

Apple Music for Artists reporting and independent monitoring through Soundcharts identified broadcasts on a range of national, regional and specialist broadcasters, including:

  • ABC Classic (Australia)

  • RTÉ Lyric FM (Ireland)

  • Rai Radio 3 (Italy)

  • Klassik Radio (Germany)

  • Antena 2

  • WRTI Philadelphia

  • KUSC Los Angeles

  • Classical KDFC San Francisco

  • MPR Classical

  • YourClassical Concert Band

  • WABE Classical

  • WHRO Classical

These broadcasters represent only a portion of the album's documented radio activity.

INTERNATIONAL REACH

The album has achieved radio exposure across Europe, North America and Australia.

Apple Music for Artists data indicates significant listener activity in countries including:

  • United States

  • Japan

  • United Kingdom

  • Canada

  • Germany

  • China

  • Australia

  • Ireland

  • Italy

The recording has also generated listener engagement in major cities including Osaka, London, New York, Sydney, Milan, Rome, Toronto, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

EDITORIAL PLAYLIST SUPPORT

Tracks from Frisson have been featured across a range of editorial playlists and streaming platforms, contributing to the album's international visibility and audience growth.

Editorial support has included placements on:

  • Apple Music

  • Spotify

  • Deezer

  • Qobuz

  • HighResAudio

CRITICAL RECEPTION

The album received reviews and coverage from a range of respected publications and broadcasters, including:

  • Gramophone

  • BBC Music Magazine

  • American Record Guide

  • MusicWeb International

  • Midlands Music Reviews

Critical responses highlighted both the quality of the performances and the album's contribution to the wind ensemble repertoire.

ABOUT THE ALBUM

Frisson features the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble conducted by Shea Lolin, with soloist Fiona Sweeney.

The album presents a diverse programme for wind ensemble, including works by Franz Krommer, Richard Strauss, Cécile Chaminade, Constant Lambert and Adrian Woolfenden. The recording continues a series of projects exploring and expanding the repertoire for professional wind ensemble.

DATA AND METHODOLOGY

Radio broadcast figures presented on this page are derived from Apple Music for Artists analytics and represent radio spins reported by Apple's platform between 9 January and 24 June 2026.

Broadcaster information has been supplemented by independent monitoring data provided by Soundcharts. Because different monitoring services use different methodologies and station coverage, broadcaster lists should be considered illustrative rather than exhaustive.

Supporting screenshots from Apple Music for Artists and broadcaster monitoring reports are retained to provide transparency and verification of the statistics presented.

The purpose of this page is to provide a factual and verifiable record of the album's documented reception following release.