Since you are interested in Symphonies 1 and 2, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
WALTER PISTON
Piston: Violin Concertos / Fantasia for Violin and Orchestra James Buswell (violin) / National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine / Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Feb/2001 ] Rosette (Highest Rating) Penguin Stereo Guide / * * * * * 5 Stars - BBC Music Magazine (Sept 99) / Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Oct 99) / Critic's Choice Gramophone Magazine 1999 |
KHACHATURIAN
Violin Concerto / Concerto-Rhapsody Mihaela Martin (Violin) / National Symphony Orchestra Of Ukraine / Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos / CD - released 23/Nov/2007 ] "Well-trained musicians from the Ukraine's National Symphony and heartfelt playing from the Romanian-born violinist Mihaela Martin." -- Music Week, January 24, 2004 |
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Fabio Mastrangelo, conductor
Brusa, Elizabeth - Orchestral Works Vol 1 [ Naxos 21st Century Classics / CD - released 3/Sep/2002 ] Elisabetta Brusa was born in 1954 |
MODEST MUSSORGSKY
Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition and other works National Symphony Orchestra Of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar [ Naxos / CD - released 15/Sep/2007 ] "At any price, this would be one of the most desirable Pictures on disc. Kuchar captures in graphic detail each of his paintings, his impressive Ukraine orchestra responding with playing that combines virtuosity, brilliance and subtle details..." |
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Harris, Roy Ellsworth - Symphonies Nos.7 & 9 / etc [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 3/Sep/2002 ] "Ideal and colourful performances from the fine Ukranian orchestra under their American conductor, in sound that readily captures the music's high impact." - The Yorkshire Post |
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, conductor
Lees, Benjamin-Symphony No 4 Memorial Candles [ Naxos American Classics / CD - released 15/Jan/2002 ] in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Holocaust |