Rob Cowan presents some of his favourite recordings. Features include music played with minimum introduction so that it may be heard without preconceptions; contrasting critical views; and the recommendation of a bargain CD release.

Music includes:

Schumann Overture: Genoveva - London Classical Players, conductor Roger Norrington

Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue in G, Op 37 No 2 - Marie-Claire Alain (organ)

Haydn La Fedelta Premiata, Act 2 (finale) - Soloists, Lausanne Chamber Orchestra conductor Antal Dorati

Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 2 in F, BWV1047 - Prades Festival Orchestra, conductor Pablo Casals

Copland El Salon Mexico - Dallas SO, conductor Eduardo Mata

Glazunov Salome's Dance: Salome - USSR SO, conductor Yevgeni Svetlanov

Plus the version of Beethoven's Violin Concerto recommended by Martin Cotton in yesterday's CD Review at 9.30am.

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