Since you are interested in Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Suites Nos. 1 & 2 / Rapsodie Espagnole / etc, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
ADOLPHE ADAM
Adam: Giselle (Complete Ballet) Orchestre National de l'Opera de Monte-Carlo, Richard Bonynge (cond) [ Decca Australian Eloquence / 2 CD - released 20/May/2007 ] "This may not be the greatest ballet music ever, but it is tuneful and enjoyable and the performance and recording more than adequate, especially at such a reasonable price" (MusicWeb Aug 2007) |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 12 Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink [ Decca Ovation / CD - released 1/Sep/1993 ] *** Three Stars Penguin Stereo Guide |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Saint-Saens: The Five Piano Concertos / Wedding Cake Pascal Roge, Daniel Chorzempa, Bella Davidovich, Michele Campanella, Magda Tagliaferro (pianos) / various orchestras [ Decca Eloquence / 2 CD - released 9/Apr/2007 ] Saint-Saëns complete piano concertos on a 2CD Eloquence set presents some truly rare recordings - Campanella's of the Fourth and Tagliaferro's of the Fifth. |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Britten: Folk Songs (with harp) / A Birthday Hansel / Suite for Harp / Canticle V / Part Songs Peter Pears (tenor) Osian Ellis (harp) / Wilbye Consort [ Decca SBS Eloquence / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] 'This is a very important release at a budget price and is a "must have" for the pleasure of genius' MusicWeb |
RAVEL
Alborada del gracioso / Le tombeau de Couperin / Bolero / etc Boston Symphony orchestra / Bernard Haitink [ Philips / CD - released 1/Jan/2002 ] Mighty sounds from the Boston Symphony Orchestra |
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Symphony No 4 (recorded in 2008) Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink [ Chicago Symphony Live / CD - released 30/Sep/2008 ] "Neurotic interpretations of Shostakovich aren't Haitink's style. Even when conducting the agonised and extraordinary Fourth Symphony with his Chicago Symphony Orchestra live in concert, he stays measured, a touch cool. But he's lethal, too" (Times... |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Symphony No 6 in A minor Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink [ CSO Resound / CD - released 20/May/2008 ] "Mahler's massive Symphony No. 6 is played by Haitink and the CSO with a transparency, even a delicacy, that seems to stop time." -Chicago Sun-Times |
BRUCKNER
Symphony No 7 Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Bernard Haitink, Conductor [ CSO Resound / CD - released 20/May/2008 ] "Haitink demands and earns our attention, measure by measure." -Chicago Sun-Times |
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Debussy: Orchestral Music (Incls Danse sacree et danse profane & Jeux) Concertgebouw Orchestra / Bernard Haitink / Eduard van Beinum / etc [ Philips Australian Eloquence / CD - released 20/Jun/2006 ] "This Eloquence release makes for a delightful Debussy collection, excellently performed." (MusicWeb June 2006) |
GUSTAV MAHLER
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Dame Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano), James King (tenor) / Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra /Bernard Haitink [ Philips Australian Eloquence / CD - released 16/Apr/2002 ] "This is the only Das Lied you'll ever need, and the recorded sound is of demonstration quality" - 10/10 ClassicsToday.com |
MESSAGER
Les Deux Pigeons (Complete ballet) Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Richard Bonynge [ Decca Eloquence / CD - released 1/May/2005 ] A real rarity of the ballet world, this marvellous score, 'rediscovered' by Sir Frederick Ashton, was one of Decca's most glorious recordings of ballet music by that pioneer of this genre, Richard Bonynge. Not included on the 10CD Penguin... |
HECTOR BERLIOZ
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique / Romeo et Juliette / Harold in Italy / Reverie et Caprice Yvonne Minton / Francisco Araiza / Jules Bastin / Christa Ludwig / Orchestre de Paris / Daniel Barenboim [ Deutsche Grammophon ABC Eloquence / 3 CD Box Set - released 26/Apr/2010 ] The Berlioz Symphonies in acclaimed performances by Daniel Barenboim (Fantastique: first international CD release; Romeo: a rare recording returns to the catalogue) and Lorin Maazel conducts a wonderful performance of Harold en Italie - long... |
JOSEF HAYDN
Haydn: 24 Minuets Philharmonia Hungarica, Antal Dorati [ Decca Australian Eloquence / CD - released 27/Jul/2005 ] "An essential addition to any collection of his orchestral music." (10/10 for performance and sound quality ClassicsToday.com) |
MICHAEL TIPPETT
Tippett: Suite in D for the Birthday of Prince Charles / Fantasia Concertante on a theme of Corelli Philip Jones Brass Ensemble / London Symphony Orchestra / Academy of St. Martin in the Fields [ Decca ABC Australian Eloquence / CD - released 1/Jul/2006 ] *** 'The Concerto for Double String Orchestra receives a performance more sumptuous and warm-hearted than any before on record ... the recording is outstanding' Penguin Guide |
GLUCK
Alceste (complete opera recorded in 1956) Raoul Jobin, Kirsten Flagstad, Joan Clark. Alexander Young / The Geraint Jones Orchestra & Singers / Geraint Jones [ Decca SBS Eloquence / 2 CD Box Set - released 12/Dec/2009 ] Flagstad in, perhaps, less that her usual stellar voice is still an extraordinary, mesmerizing artist, as listeners to Decca's classic recording can attest. |