London Pageant, Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra

'Martyn Brabbins directs a set of performances as crisply polished as they are infectious, and Chandos' sound is characteristically sumptuous to match'
Gramophone

'What a remarkably adaptable conductor is Martyn Brabbins - able to sound keen and in intelligent control in British music from Arnold Bax to Harrison Birtwistle. A disc for Bax enthusiasts rather than the uninitiated, but for both performances and recordings very recommendable.'
***** Five Stars BBC Music Magazine (July 2001)

'Chandos has provided its usual luminous sound. All in all an unexpectedly substantial release.'
- Fanfare

'All of these pieces are genuine discoveries brilliantly played by the BBC Philharmonic and just as brilliantly led by Brabbins, who may be the next great Bax conductor.'
- American Record Guide

"Martyn Brabbins proves himself to be a sympathetic and persuasive interpreter of Bax's music in these warm and evocative performances, played with delight and polish by the excellent BBC Philharmonic. Chandos' big "house sound" creates the ideal atmosphere. Bax lovers need not hesitate."
(10 / 10 sound / performance ClassicsToday)

Chandos introduces four premiere recordings of Bax into the catalogue. The Concertante for Three Wind Instruments and Orchestra has never been performed before and remains unpublished.

Martyn Brabbins, conducting the BBC Philharmonic makes his debut recording for Chandos.