Since you are interested in Music for Children (Includes Peter and the Wolf & The Ugly Duckling), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Favourite Baroque Classics (Incls Air on a G String & Arrival of the Queen of Sheba) The Brandenburg Consort / Roy Goodman [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 23/Jan/2008 ] 'Fine performances from the Brandenburg Consort, excellent documentation. A good CD to start a Baroque collection' (Classic CD) |
PROKOFIEV
'Romeo and Juliet' Suite Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Muti [ CSO Resound / CD - released 1/Nov/2014 ] "The bite and the weight to the sound of this recording is certainly impressive. There's elegance as well: "The Young Juliet" is bewitching; "The Balcony Scene" breathless; the final scene at the tomb, as heartfelt as you could wish … there's some fa |
MENDELSSOHN / ROSSINI / GLINKA / MASSENET / BEETHOVEN / HAHN / etc
Souvenirs de Venise The Songmakers' Almanac with Felicity Lott, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Ann Murray and Richard Jackson [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 4/Oct/2005 ] 'Delightful' - The Sunday Times |
SOUND THE TRUMPET
Sound the Trumpet: Music by Henry Purcell and his followers The Parley of Instruments / Peter Holman (conductor) [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 20/Jul/2008 ] 'Universally full of spirit and charm … both trumpeters are on fine form, sounding effortlessly relaxed and beautifully matched, with an enticing sweetness of tone. Recommended' (Gramophone) |