Since you are interested in Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10 / The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 / etc, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
WILLIAM ALWYN
Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / Sonata alla toccata Peter Donohoe (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / James Judd, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 14/Aug/2005 ] "Peter Donohoe, born-again champion of the British piano concerto, gives tremendous performances of two works he can rarely if ever have played live. This is music well worth discovering: and nestling between the two concerti is the splendid Derby... |
FANNY MENDELSSOHN
Mendelssohn, Fanny: Lieder, Vol. 1 Dorothea Craxton (soprano) Babette Dorn (piano) [ Naxos / CD - released 10/Jan/2010 ] "I am not going to get carried away with praise, but these are songs just as worthy of our attention as many from Schubert, and it is good to note that this is the first volume of a cycle." David's Review Corner, December 2009 |
FINZI
Dies natalis / Farewell to Arms / 2 Sonnets James Gilchrist (tenor) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / David Hill [ Naxos / CD - released 10/May/2008 ] "James Gilchrist's singing is guided by a refined (yet passionate) sensibility, just right for Finzi, and his voice has substantial reserves of resonance and power." (Gramophone) |
EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA
Rautavaara: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 / Isle of Bliss Laura Mikkola (Piano) / Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra / Eri Klas (Conductor) [ Naxos / CD - released 16/Oct/2006 ] "Laura Mikkola sounds perfectly attuned to the character of both works and exhibits a wide-ranging, impressive technique..." |