Since you are interested in String Quartet no.2 / Piano Trio (with works by Mozart & Haydn) [recorded 1952], here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
ELGAR
Sir Edward Elgar conducts Elgar (Recorded in 1931-32) Beatrice Harrison (cello) / London Symphony / New Symphony Orchestra / Sir Edward Elgar [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 20/Jul/2007 ] In this glorious programme featuring Elgar's late 1920s and '30s HMV recordings, works include the Falstaff: Symphonic Study in C minor, the charming Nursery Suite (the version presented here recorded in the presence of royalty) and the Cello... |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Conducts Der Rosenkavalier (and music by Gluck, Mozart & Wagner) Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Richard Strauss [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Historic Archive - Hardcore Richard Strauss aficionados will have to hear this Dutton disc. |
BEETHOVEN
The Busch Quartet play Beethoven Vol 2 (rec 1933-36) Busch Quartet [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 20/Jul/2007 ] Two legendary Busch Quartet 1930s HMV recordings of Beethoven's string quartets are featured on this disc. Led by Adolf Busch and acclaimed as perhaps the finest interpreters of the composer's work in that idiom, their recordings of the Quartet in C... |
BEETHOVEN
The Busch Quartet play Beethoven Vol 4 (rec 1933-36) Busch Quartet [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] "The performances are incomparable; this is music-making of breathtaking concentration" (International Record Review April 2009) |
NIELSEN
Symphony No.3 Sinfonia Espansiva op.27 / Symphony No.6 Sinfonia Semplice [recorded 1952 & 1955] Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra / John Frandsen & Thomas Jensen [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] Two of the leading Danish conductors of the 1950s are featured on this release, in performances of music by Carl Nielsen. |
CECIL ARMSTRONG GIBBS / ARNOLD BAX / ELIZABETH MACONCHY / EDRICH CUNDELL
The Griller Quartet play English rarites (rec 1933-41) The Griller Quartet [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 22/Jul/2007 ] "this is a fine release that at the least should attract anyone with an interest in Arnold Bax." David Radcliffe, American Record Guide |
ARTHUR BLISS
String Quartet no.1 in B flat / String Quartet no.2 in F minor [recorded 1943 & 1950] The Griller Quartet [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] "Legendary performances of two of Bliss's most durable creations. The Grillers were the lucky recipients of the Second Quartet and this famous 1950 recording… shows them at the peak of their considerable powers." Gramophone Magazine, May 2008 |
JOSEF HAYDN
Barbirolli conducts Haydn Symphonies (Recorded between 1950-52) Halle Orchestra / Sir John Barbirolli [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 20/Jul/2007 ] The recording of Haydn's 83rd Symphony was first issued by HMV in 1950. The 96th was issued in 1952. The 88th Symphony was issued for the first time on this CD in 1995. |
VERDI / CORNELIUS / ADAM / MOZART / AUBER / etc
The Dane with the High Ds (Recorded between 1928-40) Helge Roswaenge with various accompaniments [ Dutton Historic / CD - released 1/Mar/2009 ] Helge Roswanege, known as 'The Dane with the High D' recorded, these during the 1930s and '40s and shows off his unique voice to telling effect. |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Symphony no 6 / Song of Thanksgiving / Lark Ascending London Symphony / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Adrian Boult [ Dutton Historic Classics / CD - released 10/Dec/2000 ] All the tracks on this disc are licenced to Dutton by EMI and were recorded in 1949-52. ) |