It is now confirmed that CPO will record in January: The Grasshopper VC with Judith Ingolfsson; The Raven & The Variations on "Auld Lang Syne". The orchestra will be the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester, under Howard Griffiths.
Although the 3rd Symphony "Ships" was under serious consideration, Howard was unhappy with the music, feeling (so I am told) that it was too much like Havergal Brian (a composer of whom he is not fond). This is a pity, but perhaps another company (like Dutton) could be persuaded to do it.
There is still talk of joining forces with a Berlin choir to set down Queen Mab and The Bells, but nothing concrete as yet.
Although the 3rd Symphony "Ships" was under serious consideration, Howard was unhappy with the music, feeling (so I am told) that it was too much like Havergal Brian (a composer of whom he is not fond). This is a pity, but perhaps another company (like Dutton) could be persuaded to do it.
There is still talk of joining forces with a Berlin choir to set down Queen Mab and The Bells, but nothing concrete as yet.