Dukas
Philippe Gaubert (conductor) Rimsky-Korsakov & Dukas (Forgotten Records)
An early electrically recorded Scheherazade from a distinctive Parisian orchestra and conductor [JW]
Dukas: Orchestral & Piano Works (Warner Classics)
A go-to Dukas box of outstanding performances – but no texts [JW]
Mer(s) (Appassionato)
Well-played performances hampered by a claustrophobic recording [NB]
Aux étoiles – French Symphonic Poems (Bru Zane)
A compact survey of favourites and unknowns beautifully presented and adroitly performed [JW]
Dukas: Complete Works for Piano Solo (Simax Classics)
(Déjà Review) Buy this disc – you will thank me, I promise [KS]
The Paris Opera 1900-1960 (Malibran Music)
Ten very well-filled discs documenting six glorious decades at the Paris Opera [RMo]
Ek-Stasis (Divine Art)
A splendid exploration of music set against the background of Classical mythology [JF]
Thomas Trotter (organ): Symphony Hall Sorcery (Regent)
Thomas Trotter’s technique and irrepressible enthusiasm shine in every bar [JF]
Dukas: Complete Piano Music (Piano Classics)
Maltempo captures the romantic sweep of the music and its nuances wonderfully well [JF]
Musique lyrique pour cor et piano (Danacord)
A rewarding exploration of a variety of virtuosic works – technical wizardry and sheer lyricism [JF]
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