Since you are interested in Rautavaara: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 3 / Isle of Bliss, 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) |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10 / The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 / etc London Symphony Orchestra / Steuart Bedford, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 19/Jul/2005 ] "A great jumping off point for listeners new to Britten's music. For us seasoned veterans, it is a fine revisit to some old favorites" (MusicWeb Aug 2005) |
PETER MAXWELL DAVIES
Maxwell Davies: Naxos Quartets Nos. 1 and 2 Maggini Quartet [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Nov/2004 ] "A magnificent start to what promises to be a rewarding project' - Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine Awards Issue |
LEOS JANACEK
Janacek: Operatic Orchestral Suites, Vol. 1 [Jenufa / The Excursions of Mr Broucek] New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / Peter Breiner, with Vesa-Matti Leppanen, violin [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Feb/2009 ] "These are fine performances and stunningly dynamic recordings, with some fine low drum rumbles and plenty of sparkle and colour in the spectrum." (MusicWeb April 2009) |
ARTHUR BLISS
Piano Concerto / Piano Sonata / Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra Peter Donohoe (piano) / Martin Roscoe (piano) / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / David Lloyd-Jones, conductor [ Naxos / CD - released 27/Jan/2004 ] "Eager and polished performances that do Bliss absolutely proud." Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (February 2004) |
JOSEPH HAYDN
Haydn: Symphonies [Complete] Sinfonia Finlandia, Patrick Gallois / Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Bela Drahos / Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon [ Naxos / 34 CD Box Set - released 1/Jan/2009 ] One of the most extraordinary bequests in the history of music, Haydn's symphonies established his reputation as the greatest composer of his time. |