Anthony Burton compares available recordings of Bohuslav Martinu’s 6th Symphony (Fantaisies symphoniques).
First Choice Recommendation:
(c/w Symphonies 1-5)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Vaclav Neumann (conductor)
Supraphon 11 0382-2 (3 CDs, Mid Price)
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Budget Choice Recommendation
(c/w Les Fresques de Piero Della Francesca; Orchestral Suite ‘Juliette’)
Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen, Jiri Kout (conductor)
Arte Nova 82876577402 (CD, Budget)
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Next week Stephen Johnson examines recordings of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11 Op. 95
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