Since you are interested in Messiah (complete oratorio plus bonus DVD of highlights), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
WILLIAM WALTON
Walton: Symphony No 1 London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis (conductor) [ LSO Live / SACD - released 19/Jun/2006 ] "A scorching performace from Sir Colin casts new light on Walton. Only one question everyone will be asking here - is it as good as Previn's? Different, but no less exciting. Davis again proves that he has lost none of his fire when it comes to the... |
TRADITIONAL
The Dream of Herold Tenebrae, Nigel Short [ Signum / CD - released 1/Aug/2006 ] Tenebrae, Nigel Short |
ELGAR
Symphony No 1 London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis [ LSO Live / CD - released 5/Apr/2002 ] Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine (April 2002) |
ELGAR
Symphony No 2 London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis [ LSO Live / CD - released 20/May/2002 ] Colin Davis recording Elgar continues the cycle |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Quatre Chansons francaises / Les Illuminations (with songs by Delius & Finzi) Susan Gritton (soprano) / BBC Symphony Orchestra, Edward Gardner [ Chandos / CD - released 10/Apr/2010 ] "Susan Gritton, too, sings with heartfelt empathy, radiance and intelligence, and her alliance with Gardner certainly distills the necessary tingle-factor." (Gramophone) |