Since you are interested in 'Scottish' and 'Italian' Symphonies, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
GEORGE BENJAMIN
A Mind of Winter / Antara BBC Symphony, Mark Elder / London Sinfonietta, George Benjamin [ Nimbus Records / CD - released 20/Oct/2007 ] "I love Mars Bars, I hate Wagner and I want to record your music!" With this memorable introductory gambit delivered to George Benjamin on New Year's Eve 1979, the founder of Nimbus, Count Alexander Numa Labinsky, began a twenty year exclusive... |
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream: complete incidental music Actors from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama / Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Jaime Laredo [ Nimbus / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] This recording was made with a single Nimbus Ambisonic microphone placed in front of the orchestra. In the space between the conductor and the microphone the actors were free to group themselves according to the demands of the dialogue. However, in... |
JOSEF HAYDN
The Great Symphonies: The Sturm und Drang Era Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra / Adam Fischer (conductor) [ Nimbus / 2 CD - released 22/Dec/2002 ] "the orchestra sounds warmhearted and welcoming" |
HAYDN
Symphonies 70-81 Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra / Adam Fischer (conductor) [ Nimbus / 4 CD - released 1/Dec/2000 ] A specially priced 4 CD set |
MATHIAS
Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra / William Mathias [ Nimbus / CD - released 12/May/2000 ] "These recordings remain resplendent and detailed and achieve this regardless of the differing session venues." (MusicWeb June 2008) |
MATHIAS
Church and Choral Music Christ Church Cathedral Choir / Stephen Darlington [ Nimbus / CD - released 12/May/2000 ] Another superb choral recording from Christ Church, Oxford! |