Francis, Alun

Kabalevsky: Complete Piano Concertos nos 1-4; Fantasy in F minor; Rhapsody Op. 75 / Michael Korstick, piano

2 CD / CPO / 2012-08-28

Works: Dmitry Kabalevsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in A minor, Op. 9; Concerto for Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 23; Concerto for Piano no 3 in D major ("Youth"), Op. 50; Fantasy in F minor for piano and orches...
Performers: Korstick, Michael
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: ; North German Radio Symphony Orchestra

Expedition Audio - Music that deserves to be heard
... I would like to begin this recommendation by stating that I am really grateful for the...continue...
Recording information: Groáer Sendesaal, NDR Hannover (2010-03-22_2010-03-26&2010-)....continue...

Ernst Krenek: Complete Symphonies nos 1-5 / NDR PO Hannover [4 CDs]

4 CD / CPO / 2012-05-29

Conductors: Ukigaya, Takao; Francis, Alun
Ensemble: NDR Radio Philharmonic Hannover

Almost 20 years ago CPO recorded Krenek's symphonies and released them in rapid succession. Following the recent discovery of the score of Symphony No. 4...continue...

50 Most Essential Bach Masterpieces

4 CD / X5 Group / 2011-11-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue no 1 in C major (The Well-Tempered Clavier); Orchestral Suite no 3 in D major; Toccata and Fugue for Organ in D minor, BWV 565; Double Concerto in D minor, fo...
Performers: Abbuhl, Emanuel; Applebaum, Rachel; Doll, Susanne; Fagius, Hans; Frey, Max; Gellev, Vesselin; Grinkiavichius, Jurgis; Hoff, Brynjar; Imai, Nobuko; Ioff, Ilia; Ivanovich, Andrei; Jäckle, Klaus [G...
Conductors: Parry, David; Gantvarg, Mikhail; Kakhidze, Djansug; Sondeckis, Saulius; Suzuki, Masaaki; Francis, Alun; Warchal, Bohdan; ; Titov, Alexander; Hager, Leopold; Lysy, Alberto; Duvier, Eugen; Årdal, ...
Ensemble: ; Bach Collegium Japan; Moravian Trio; St. Petersburg Soloists

The 50 Darkest Pieces of Classical Music

4 CD / X5 Group / 2011-10-25

Works: Franz Liszt: Totentanz, for piano, S. 525 (LW A62); Nuages gris (Grey clouds); Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker; Swan Lake Suite; Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no 1; Camille Saint-Saëns...
Performers: Abbuhl, Emanuel; Bavnov, Tomislav; Berhey, Emmy; Collins, Finghin; Fagius, Hans; Feller, Harald; Gillblad, Per-Olof; Muehlen-Wester, Andreas; Ponti, Michael; Pontinen, Roland; Schnorr, Klemens; Stanb...
Conductors: Schmidt-Gertenbach, Volke; Beissel, Heribert; Parry, David; DePreist, James; ; Susskind, Walter; Gál, Tamás; Skrowaczewski, Stanislaw; Segerstam, Leif; Francis, Alun; Peskó, Zoltá...
Ensemble: ; Camerata Antonio Luco; Capella Istropolitana; La Tempesta; Moyzes Quartet

Some of the great classical composers have a dark side and while perhaps hidden in their personal lives, it comes alive in their music. There...continue...

The 50 Most Essential Christmas Masterpieces

3 CD / X5 Group / 2011-10-25

Works: Leroy Anderson: A Christmas Festival; Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (for the film Meet Me in St. Louis); George Frederick Handel: Joy to the World (theme by Handel...
Performers: Doll, Susanne; Ponti, Michael; Verhey, Emmy
Conductors: Arp, Klaus; Francis, Alun; Shaw, Robert; ; Beissel, Heribert; Suzuki, Masaaki; Tcherkasov, Gennady; Parry, David
Ensemble: ; Bach Collegium Japan; Caffé Concerto Ensemble; Camerata Antonio Luco; Musica Antiqua New York

This album gives you the most beloved Christmas songs to lively up the holiday. There are many ways to celebrate the wonder of Christmas, &...continue...

Ernst Krenek: Symphony No. 4; Concerto grosso

1 CD / CPO / 2011-06-28

Works: Ernst Krenek: Symphony no 4, Op. 113; Concerto grosso no 2, Op. 25
Performers: Penkov, Dimitar; Schneider, Nikolai; Worlitzsch, Volker
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra

In 1993 CPO recorded the Krenek Symphonies - 3 out of 4. The 4th Symphony score was regarded as lost. But then in 2007, the...continue...
Recording information: Grosser Sendesaal des NDR Landesfunkhaus Niedersachsen (02/27/2006-03/03/2006)....continue...

Celebrating 40 Years: Then and Now

1 CD / Opera Rara / 2010-07-13

Works: Gioachino Rossini: Ricciardo e Zoraide; Ermione; Gaetano Donizetti: Ugo conte di Parigi; Parisina; Saverio Mercadante: Orazi e Curiazi; Virginia; Giovanni Pacini: Maria regina d'Inghilterra; Alessand...
Performers: Bezdüz, Bülent; Browne, Sandra; Einarsdottir, Thora [Vocals]; Ford, Bruce [Tenor Vocal]; Giannattasio, Carmen; Jones, Della; Kenny, Yvonne; Larmore, Jennifer; Lee, Colin; Massis, Annick; Mi...
Conductors: Parry, David; Francis, Alun; Judd, James; Benini, Maurizio

This disc, featuring some of Opera Rara's finest singers, is dedicated to Sir Peter Moores and the Peter Moores Foundation in recognition of their invaluable...continue...

Rodolphe Kreutzer: Violin Concertos 15, 18 & 19

1 CD / CPO / 2010-02-23

Works: Rodolphe Kreutzer: Concerto for Violin no 19 in D minor; Concerto for Violin no 18 in E minor; Concerto for Violin no 15 in A major
Performers: Breuninger, Albrecht Laurent
Conductors: Francis, Alun

Rodolphe Kreutzer today continues to rank with Viotti, Rode, and Baillot as a central figure of the French violin school. He composed his first violin...continue...
Recording information: SWR Studio Kaiserslautern (2005-12-05_2005-12-09&2006-)....continue...

Weingartner: Violin Concerto Op. 52; Schubert: Symphony

1 CD / CPO / 2009-10-27

Works: Felix Weingartner: Concerto for Violin in G major, Op. 52; Franz Schubert: Symphony no 7 in E major (sketch), D. 729
Performers: Breuninger, Albrecht Laurent
Conductors: Francis, Alun

"I have repeatedly been approached about completing Schubert's sketch. In the clear presence of the bold modulatory intentions, in the character of the andante radiating...continue...
Recording information: Musikstudio 1 des SR, Groáer Sendesaal (02/05/2007)....continue...

Alfredo Casella: Sinfonia Per Orchestra Op. 63

1 CD / CPO / 2009-08-25

Works: Alfredo Casella: Symphony no 3, Op. 63; Italia, rhapsody for orchestra, Op. 11
Conductors: Francis, Alun

If Max Bruch was concerned with German grandeur, then the grandeur and beauty of Italy figured significantly in the art of the composer Alfredo Casella,...continue...

Brahms: Serenades no 1 & 2 / Alun Francis, Verdi SO

1 CD / Arte Nova Import / 2008-07-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Serenade for orchestra no 1 in D major, Op. 11; Serenade for orchestra no 2 in A major, Op. 16
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Verdi Grand Symphonic Orchestra Milan

Stravinsky - Jeu de cartes, Le baiser de la fee

1 CD / Arte Nova / 2008-04-08

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Jeu de cartes; Le baiser de la fée (The Fairy's Kiss), ballet in 4 scenes for orchestra
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Verdi Grand Symphonic Orchestra Milan

Alun Francis has conducted the major English orchestras including the BBC Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the English Chamber Orchestra, the City...continue...

Pettersson: Complete Symphonies / Albrecht, Arnell, et al

12 CD / CPO / 2007-01-30

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 2; Symphonic Movement; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 16, for alto saxophone and orchestra; Symphony no 6; Symphony no 7; Symphony no 8; Sympho...
Performers: Kelly, John Edward
Conductors: Francis, Alun; Trojahn, Manfred; Albrecht, Gerd; Sanderling, Thomas; Honeck, Manfred; Arnell, Johan M.; Ruzicka, Peter
Ensemble: ; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra; Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra; Hannover Radio Symphony Orchestra; Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra; Swedish Radio S...

"Let me attempt to give some perspective to the symphonies of Pettersson: more often than not, they seem roiling and building toward some climax, exuding...continue...

Milhaud: Complete Piano Concertos, etc / Korstick, et al

2 CD / CPO / 2007-01-30

Works: Darius Milhaud: Le carnaval d'Aix (11), fantasy for piano & orchestra, Op. 83b; Ballade, for piano & orchestra, Op. 61; Études (5), for piano and orchestra, Op. 63; Concerto, for piano & orchest...
Performers: Korstick, Michael
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Southwest German Radio Orchestra Kaiserslautern

"This two-disc set makes an excellent companion to CPO's fine set of Milhaud symphonies, also conducted (very well, as here) by Alun Francis. If anything,...continue...

Toch: Complete Symphonies / Francis, Berlin Radio SO

3 CD / CPO / 2006-04-18

Works: Ernst Toch: Symphony no 1, Op. 72; Symphony no 4 for speaker & orchestra, Op. 80; Symphony no 2, Op. 73; Symphony no 3; Jephta, rhapsodic poem for orchestra ("Symphony 5"), Op. 89; Symphony no 6, Op....
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

During his final years, Ernst Toch spoke wistfully of himself as "the most forgotten composer in the world". For this reason cpo is happy to...continue...

Thuille: Symphony, Piano Concerto / Triendl, Haydn Orchestra

1 CD / CPO / 2006-01-17

Works: Ludwig Thuille: Concerto for Piano in D major; Symphony in F major
Performers: Triendl, Oliver
Conductors: Rudner, Ola; Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Bolzano-Trento Haydn Orchestra

Classics Today
pianist Oliver Triendl impressively negotiates the thickets of notes that Thuille throws at him... CPO does wonderful work in the cause of neglected composers...continue...

Weigl: Symphony no 6, Old Vienna / Sanderling, Francis

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2006-01-01

Works: Karl Weigl: Symphony no 6 in A minor; Old Vienna
Conductors: Sanderling, Thomas; Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra

In 2002 BIS released the first recording of Karl Weigl's (1881-1949) Fifth Symphony, subtitled The Apocalyptic Weigl was very much part of an old central-European...continue...

Searle: Complete Symphonies / Francis

2 CD / CPO / 2005-03-22

Works: Humphrey Searle: Symphony no 1, Op. 23; Night Music, Op. 2; Symphony no 4, Op. 38; Overture to a Drama, Op. 17; Symphony no 2, Op. 33; Symphony no 3, Op. 36; Symphony no 5, Op. 43
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Searle ranks as one of the most significant composers in twentieth century British music. His five symphonies impress the listener with their expressive facility and...continue...

Crusell: Clarinet Concertos / King, Francis, London Symphony

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-02-08

Works: Bernhard Henrik Crusell: Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 1 in E flat major, Op. 1; Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 2 in F minor, Op. 5; Concerto for clarinet & orchestra no 3 in B flat majo...
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"The most rewarding clarinet concertos of the early 19th century. Strongly recommended." - BBC Music Magazine...continue...

The Young Donizetti / Ford, Kenny, Montague, Parry, et al

1 CD / Opera Rara / 2004-10-12

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: L' ajo nell' imbarazzo, opera; Alfredo il Grande, opera; Il falegname di Livonia (Pietro il Grande), opera; Enrico di Borgogna, opera; Zoraida di Granata; Chiara e Serafina (Il pir...
Performers: Best, Jonathan; Bickley, Susan; Cullagh, Majella; Davies, Lynne; Ford, Bruce [Tenor Vocal]; Hargraves, Matthew; Harrhy, Eiddwen; John, Kevin; Jones, Della; Kelly, Paul Austin; Kenny, Yvonne; Larmore,...
Conductors: Parry, David; Francis, Alun; Allemandi, Antonello

"With such outstanding 'bel canto' artists as Jennifer Larmore, Majella Cullagh, Yvonne Kenny, Della Jones, Bruce Ford, and conductor David Parry, one could hardly go...continue...

Klemperer: Symphonies no 1 & 2 / Alun Francis, et al

1 CD / CPO / 2004-07-01

Works: Otto Klemperer: Symphony no 1 (Symphony in Two Movements); Symphony no 2; Merry Waltz for orchestra; Marcia funèbre, for orchestra; Recollections, for orchestra; Scherzo for orchestra
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Rhenish Philharmonic

Although acclaimed as a conductor with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, the fact that Otto Klemperer composed quite a...continue...

Fuchs: Piano Concerto, Serenade no 5 / Vorraber, Francis

1 CD / CPO / 2004-03-01

Works: Robert Fuchs: Concerto for Piano in B flat minor, Op. 27; Serenade for small orchestra no 5 in D major, Op. 53
Performers: Vorraber, Franz
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra

Fuchs, like Bruch, numbers among the contemporaries of Johannes Brahms who today have been almost completely forgotten. His 'Serenade, Op. 53', was composed in 1895...continue...

Sogno talor... Special Collection Celebrating 25 Years

2 CD / Opera Rara / 2003-09-01

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Maria Stuarda; Rosmonda d'Inghilterra; Emilia di Liverpool; Roberto Devereux; Maria Padilla; Elisabetta al castello di Kenilworth; Parisina d'Este; Giovanni Pacini: Carlo di Borgog...
Performers: Banks, Barry; Benelli, Ugo; Brecknock, John; Bros, Jose; Bruscantini, Sesto; Caley, Ian; Christie, Nan; Cook, Deborah; Cullagh, Majella; D'Arcangelo, Ildebrando; Dolton, Geoffrey; Dugdale, Sandra; Fa...
Conductors: Parry, David; Carella, Giuliano; Benini, Maurizio; Francis, Alun; Judd, James
Ensemble: ; London Mozart Players; London Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Opera House Covent Garden Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The double CD set is in the form of a two-act Grand Opera Gala, with an overture, choruses, arias, ensembles and extravagant finales. A total...continue...

Stanford, Finzi: Clarinet Concertos / Thea King, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2001-07-01

Works: Charles Villiers Stanford: Concerto for Clarinet in A minor, Op. 80; Gerald Finzi: Concerto for Clarinet & String Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 31
Performers: King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

Milhaud: Complete Symphonies / Alun Francis, Basel RSO

5 CD / CPO / 2000-03-01

Works: Darius Milhaud: Symphony, for orchestra no 1, Op. 210; Symphony, for orchestra no 4 "composée á l'occasion de Cenetaire de la Revolution de 1848", Op. 281; Symphony, for orchestra no 2,...
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Basel Radio Symphony Orchestra

This edition not only represents an invaluable addition to the catalogue but also offers top-quality interpretations of Milhaud's moving and profound symphonic music. FonoForum wrote:...continue...

Beethoven, Haydn, Rossini / Alun Francis, Bolzano

1 CD / Digital Masters / 2000-01-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 49 in F minor, H 1 no 49 "La Passione"; Gioachino Rossini: La scala di seta
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Bolzano-Trento Haydn Orchestra

Baroque Christmas Music / Francis, Northwest CO

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-11-01

Works: Georg Philipp Telemann: Overture-Suite for 4 Horns, 2 Oboes, Strings and Basso continuo in F major, TV 55 no F 11 "Alster Ou; Henry Purcell: Behold, I bring you glad tidings, Z 2; Giuseppe Valentini:...
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Seattle Northwest Chamber Orchestra

'A delightful evocation of that momentous Christmas night' (The Tablet)

'Charming programme ... very beautiful. A highly commendable issue' (Hi-Fi News)...continue...

Opera Rara Collection - 20 Selected Highlights

1 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-09-10

Works: Saverio Mercadante: Orazi e Curiazi; Virginia, opera; Il Salotto; Gaetano Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy, opera; Rosmonda d'Inghilterra; Ugo conte di Parigi, opera; L'Assedio di Calais; Emilia di Live...
Performers: Andrew, Ludmilla; Arthur, Maurice; Browne, Sandra; Bruscantini, Sesto; Cook, Deborah; Davies, Joan; Eaglen, Jane; Fleming, Renee; Focile, Nuccia; Ford, Bruce [Tenor Vocal]; Gray, Lissa; Hargraves, Ma...
Conductors: Parry, David; Francis, Alun; Judd, James
Ensemble: ; London Mozart Players; New Philharmonia Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Listening to the nearly 80 minutes of this disc was, for me, analogous to what I felt as a child entering a candy shop: Every...continue...

Donizetti: Ugo, Conte di Parigi / Francis, Arthur, Jones

3 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-10

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Ugo conte di Parigi, opera
Performers: Arthur, Maurice; Harrhy, Eiddwen; Jones, Della; Kenny, Yvonne; Plessis, Christian du; Price, Janet
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir

Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy / Francis, Andrew, et al

2 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-10

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Gabriella di Vergy, opera
Performers: Andrew, Ludmilla; Arthur, Maurice; Davies, Joan; Plessis, Christian du; Tomlinson, John; Winfield, John
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Della Jones sings Donizetti / Parry, Philharmonia, Francis

1 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-10

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Enrico di Borgogna, opera; Gabriella di Vergy, opera; Alfredo il Grande, opera; Francesca di Foix, opera in one act; Ugo conte di Parigi, opera; L'Assedio di Calais; Maria Padilla
Performers: Arthur, Maurice; Ashman, David; Caley, Ian; Focile, Nuccia; Goble, Theresa; Harrhy, Eiddwen; Jones, Della; Kenny, Yvonne; Kitchen, Linda; McBride, Brendan; Platt, Ian; Plessis, Christian du; Serbo, R...
Conductors: Parry, David; Francis, Alun
Ensemble: ; Geoffrey Mitchell Choir; Philharmonia Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Offenbach: Christopher Columbus / Francis, Arthur

2 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-01

Works: Jacques Offenbach: Christopher Columbus
Performers: Arthur, Maurice; Ashe, Rosemary; Dawson, Anne; Gray, Lissa; Harré, Clive; Opie, Alan [Baritone Vocals]; Peters, Johanna; Plessis, Christian du; Roberts, Joy; Smith, Marilyn Hill [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: London Mozart Players

Donizetti: Maria Padilla / Francis, McDonall, du Plessis

3 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-01

Works: Gaetano Donizetti: Maria Padilla
Performers: Caley, Ian; Clark, Graham [Tenor]; Davies, Joan; Earle, Roderick; Jones, Della; Kennedy, Roderick [Bass Vocals]; McDonall, Lois; Plessis, Christian du
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Geoffrey Mitchell Choir

Offenbach. Robinson Crusoe. J.brecknock. Y.kenny. R.kennedy.

3 CD / Opera Rara / 1998-07-01

Works: Jacques Offenbach: Robinson Crusoé
Performers: Brecknock, John; Browne, Sandra; Hartle, Enid; Kennedy, Roderick [Bass Vocals]; Kenny, Yvonne; Oliver, Alexander; Opie, Alan [Baritone Vocals]; Smith, Marilyn Hill [Soprano Vocal]
Conductors: Francis, Alun

Pettersson: Symphonies no 10 & 11 / Alun Francis, et al

1 CD / CPO / 1997-05-01

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 10; Symphony no 11
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Hannover Radio Symphony Orchestra

"We finally have the first CD of Allan Pettersson's Tenth Symphony. Pettersson wrote most of this symphony when he was in the Karolinska hospital in...continue...

The Clarinet in Concert - Bruch, et al / Thea King

2 CD / Hyperion / 1997-03-01

Works: Max Bruch: Concerto for clarinet & viola with orchestra, in E minor, Op. 88; Felix Mendelssohn: Concert Piece for Clarinet, Basset Horn and Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 113; Concert Piece for Clarinet,...
Performers: Dobree, Georgina; Imai, Nobuko; King, Thea
Conductors: Francis, Alun; Judd, James; Litton, Andrew
Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

Wolf-Ferrari: Cello Concerto, Sinfonia Brevis / Rivinius

1 CD / CPO / 1996-11-01

Works: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Concerto for Cello in C major ("Invocazione"), Op. 31; Sinfonia Brevis in E flat major, Op. 28
Performers: Rivinius, Gustav
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

The Telegraph
The concerto, played with intensity and warmth... is a gorgeous piece and merits attention. This is heartfelt music. Bravo to CPO for recording it.
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Dohnányi: Violin Concerto, American Rhapsody / Ulf Wallin

1 CD / CPO / 1996-08-01

Works: Ernst von Dohnányi: Concerto for Violin no 1 in D minor, Op. 27; American Rhapsody, Op. 47
Performers: Wallin, Ulf
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

"This is simply gorgeous. If you love romantic music, here is a beautiful example, played to the hilt...Alun Francis just lets us wallow in its...continue...

Wolf-Ferrari: Violin Concerto, etc / Hoelscher, Francis

1 CD / CPO / 1996-07-01

Works: Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Concerto for Violin in D major, Op. 26; Serenade for string orchestra in E flat major
Performers: Hoelscher, Ulf
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra

Pettersson: Symphonies no 5 & 16 / Francis, Kelly

1 CD / CPO / 1996-07-01

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 16, for alto saxophone and orchestra
Performers: Kelly, John Edward
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Saar Radio Symphony Orchestra

Gramophone
these new releases from the German company CPO, all recorded at fine live performances, will be warmly welcomed
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Pettersson: Symphony No 2, Symphonic Movement / Francis, BBC

1 CD / CPO / 1995-08-01

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 2; Symphonic Movement
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Fanfare
One of the most dazzling orchestral recordings of recent memory
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Reinecke: Piano Concertos 1-4 / Klaus Hellwig, Alun Francis

2 CD / CPO / 1995-07-18

Works: Carl Reinecke: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 72; Concerto for Piano no 2 in E minor, Op. 120; Concerto for Piano no 3 in C major, Op. 144; Concerto for Piano no 4 in B minor, Op. 254
Performers: Hellwig, Klaus
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Northwest German Philharmonic Orchestra

"...From a stylistic standpoint all four should appeal to people who regret that Schumann wrote only one piano concerto...The well-prepared performances by Hellwig and his...continue...

Pettersson: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4 / Alun Francis, Saarbrücken

1 CD / CPO / 1995-01-24

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: Saar Radio Symphony Orchestra

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 9 - d'Albert / Lane

1 CD / Hyperion / 1995-01-01

Works: Eugen d'Albert: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B minor, Op. 2; Concerto for Piano no 2 in E major, Op. 12
Performers: Lane, Piers
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

'Two formidable concertos, brilliantly performed. One of the most successful issues in Hyperion's outstanding Romantic Piano Concerto series' (The Guardian)

'As usual for this series,...continue...

Pettersson: Symphony no 9 / Alun Francis, RSO Berlin

1 CD / CPO / 1994-08-01

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 9
Conductors: Francis, Alun

Flute Concertos

1 CD / Capriccio / 1994-01-01

Works: Frank Martin: Ballade for flute, with small orchestra (orchestration by E. Ansermet of "Ballade for Flute"); Carl Nielsen: Concerto for Flute, FS 119; Leonard Bernstein: Halil; Jacques Ibert: Concert...
Performers: Faust, Michael
Conductors: Francis, Alun

Pettersson: Symphony no 13 / Alun Francis, BBC Scottish

1 CD / CPO / 1993-11-01

Works: Allan Pettersson: Symphony no 13
Conductors: Francis, Alun
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra