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Record 1—Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (from 139383, 1/68). Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 (2530 530, 6/75). Record 2—Concerto No 2 in F minor, Op. 21t (2531 042, 11/78). Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (139317, 5/68). Record 3—Preludes, Op. 28. Prelude in C sharp...

Although this record is less satisfying than EMI Pathé Marconi/Conifer 2C 069 16301 (1/81), which included d'Indy's fine four dété dia montagne, it illustrates further aspects of a large and diverse output of which we in this country are generally ignorant. The Suite is comparatively early,...

I reviewed Maksymiuk conducting Rossini's String Sonatas and some overtures in August on HMV ESD\V717 and now, hearing him in music by Dvoák and Sulk, I first had the obvious thought that he is more at home in Slavonic music: but on further reflection I think the boundaries are wider and that he...

When these recordings first appeared I happily welcomed them warmly. I have just had as much pleasure from hearing them again. Barbirolli's affectionate feeling for Elgar's music is always evident, yet he never over-indulges it as he sometimes did. The cello variation in the Enigma, No. 12, is...

You may wonder why only Beecham's HMV recording of this work is given above for comparison with this new issue, since there are several more recent ones. The fact is that, whatever their qualities, Beecham's performance remains the superlative one of all; and I am sure I am not alone in thinking...