Since you are interested in Symphonies (Complete at a budget price), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
GLAZUNOV
Symphonies 4 & 8 BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Tadaaki Otaka [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 1/Oct/2003 ] "Strongly characterized and distinctively Russian themes … beautifully and sensitively played … what a fine orchestra this is. There could be no better introduction to Glazunov's symphonic world" (Classical Music Web) |
GLAZUNOV
Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Tadaaki Otaka [ BIS / CD - released 13/Jul/2004 ] "The BBC NOW performances are spruce and sympathetic, avoiding special pleading but at the same time far more subtle than routine run-throughs. High standards of recording and booklet presentation continue to be a strong selling-point for this... |
GLAZUNOV
Symphony No 3 / Ballade in F major BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Tadaaki Otaka [ BIS / CD - released 1/Nov/2002 ] "A splendidly vital and sensitive account" - International Record Review |
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No.14 Op.135 for soprano, bass and chamber orchestra Joan Rodgers (soprano) John Tomlinson (bass) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales / Mark Wigglesworth [ BIS / CD - released 10/Apr/2005 ] "Mark Wigglesworth delivers an exceptionally coherent interpretation supported by fine and idiomatic singing from both soloists...compelling...shattering." - Five Stars (Pick of the Month) BBC Music (Oct 2001) |
TAKEMITSU
A String Around Autumn / I Hear the Water Dreaming / Riverrun Philip Dukes (viola) / BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Tadaaki Otaka [ BIS / CD - released 1/Sep/2002 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Jan 2003) |