Iowa or California?

The Music Man himself composed these two symphonies.

The Gothic Series

 

Gothic goes into the back catalogues.

Britten continues in Christmas

 

No, not Ceremony of Carols.

VW Loved Christmas Carols

 

Just look at how many he wrote.

Conductor or Composer?

To get down to it, I like the music here, but I find it hard to revisit these amateur performances.

Bustling with Energy

 

Noseda's account should raise some eyebrows.

The Lord of the Rings in Symphony Form

I feel bad for Jerry Bilik and his blandly named Symphony for Band, for this cover has its sights set completely on the other work.

Great or Rough

 

Recordings from the now defunct UK-based ASV label could be great or rough.

British readings of Puccini and Janáček

 

Plus, some organ solos!

What a Name!

 

Who could not enjoy an ensemble with Joyful in their title.

Come for the Soloists

There are no two ways about it; A Mass of Life by Delius is a behemoth