Sony Music has announced that it is bringing its ‘mature’ label Masterworks to Australia, inaugurating its arrival with the release of Remembrance, a 24-track recording of poetry and music dedicated to the soldiers of World War One. The new album will be helmed by Sydney radio personality Alan Jones.

“At Sony Music Australia, we strive to be market leaders in all genres of music. The launch of Masterworks as a domestic A&R label is part of our strategic plan to deliver more quality projects suitable for the discerning consumers in the adult contemporary, crossover and soundtrack music market,” Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Denis Handlin said.

Released in the lead up to ANZAC Day, Remembrance marks the recording debut of 29-year old Melbourne baritone Nathan Lay. Winner of the 2016 Australian International Opera Award Scholarship, Lay has performed extensively with the country’s leading opera companies. Also included on the compilation disc is Russell Morris, who contributes new track White Feather – the royalties of which will go to veterans’ not-for-profit Soldier On – alongside new recordings from Damien Leith, Lee Kernaghan, Col Buchanan and Sara Storer. The final recording of late Australian icon Jon English and a new version...