Louise Farrenc on Sony Classical

An international journey for a remarkable recording

Released by Sony Classical in 2025, this recording of orchestral works by Louise Farrenc brought together the Prague Metropolitan Orchestra with producer and arranger Christopher Hussey and recording engineer Jonas Persson. Since its release, the recording has gained sustained international recognition through editorial playlist support, streaming platforms and classical radio broadcasts across Europe, North America and Australia.

Editorial Support

The first single, Mélodie in A♭ Major, was released to coincide with International Women's Day 2025. It was featured in Spotify's Women of Classical editorial playlist and supported by editorial placements across major streaming services, helping introduce the music to new audiences.

Streaming Performance

More than a year after release the recording continues to attract listeners around the world.

Spotify streams:
• Nocturne – 28,317
• Mélodie – 20,909
• Overture No.1 – 11,958
• Overture No.2 – 1,599

Apple Music plays:
• Mélodie – 1,457
• Overture No.2 – 776
• Nocturne – 669
• Overture No.1 – 639

Mélodie has exceeded 100 Shazams, while Nocturne has become the most-streamed work on Spotify.

International Broadcasts

The recordings have been broadcast by leading classical broadcasters including BBC Radio 3 (United Kingdom), ABC Classic (Australia), Sveriges Radio P1 (Sweden), Catalunya Música (Spain), RNE Radio Clásica (Spain) and Accent 4 (France), together with numerous specialist stations across Europe and North America.

A particular highlight was the broadcast of Mélodie on Sveriges Radio P1, demonstrating the continuing international interest in the recording.

Why This Release Matters

Many classical releases experience a brief surge of interest before settling quietly into the catalogue. This recording has instead demonstrated sustained engagement through editorial support, continuing radio broadcasts and steady streaming growth. Together these metrics suggest that the project has established an enduring international audience and contributed to the growing appreciation of Louise Farrenc's music.

Production

Label: Sony Classical
Composer: Louise Farrenc
Orchestra: Prague Metropolitan Orchestra
Arranger: Christopher Hussey
Producer: Christopher Hussey
Recording Engineer: Jonas Persson

Key figures
• 62,783 Spotify streams
• 3,541 Apple Music plays
• 54 Apple Music radio spins
• 101 Shazams for Mélodie