Recordings of 20th century music - a personal choice

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Henri Dutilleux: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
1.  Henri Dutilleux: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
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  "Exquisite symphonies from a French master"
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Zemlinsky: Lyrische Symphonie
2.  Zemlinsky: Lyrische Symphonie by Royal Concertgebouw
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  "Zemlinsky's symphonic song cycle is stimulating and evocative"
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Messiaen : Turangalila Symphony
3.  Messiaen : Turangalila Symphony by Kent Nagano & Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
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  "Messiaen's great work performed with power and mystery"
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Steven Isserlis plays Works for Cello and Orchestra
4.  Steven Isserlis plays Works for Cello and Orchestra by London Symphony Orchestra
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  "Recommended especially for Bloch's Schelomo"
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Korngold: Das Wunder Der Heliane
5.  Korngold: Das Wunder Der Heliane by Anna Tomowa-Sintow
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  "Korngold's masterpiece - extravagantly scored and highly charged"
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Rubbra: Symphony No. 2; Symphony No. 6
6.  Rubbra: Symphony No. 2; Symphony No. 6 by Edmund Rubbra
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  "Rubbra's 6th is one of the most sublime symphonies of the century"
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Lulu Suite / Lyric Suite / Wine
7.  Lulu Suite / Lyric Suite / Wine by Jessye^Boulez^Nyp Berg^Norman
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  "This is an intensely beautiful and moving performance of the Lulu suite"
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Enescu: Symphony No. 1 & Suite No.3 ("Villageoise")
8.  Enescu: Symphony No. 1 & Suite No.3 ("Villageoise") by BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
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  "The first symphony finds Enescu in late romantic style"
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Holst: Choral Works
9.  Holst: Choral Works by Gustav Holst
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  "A superb collection of Holst's choral works"
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Schreker:Die Gezeichneten
10.  Schreker:Die Gezeichneten by Zagrosek
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  "Schreker's opera is full of sumptuous late romantic ardour"
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Schoenberg - Pelleas und Melisande. Variations, Op 32. Piano & Violin Concertos.
11.  Schoenberg - Pelleas und Melisande. Variations, Op 32. Piano & Violin Concertos. by Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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  "Powerful performances of Schoenberg from Boulez"
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Novák - Orchestral Works
12.  Novák - Orchestral Works by Vítzslav Novák
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  "Late romantic music with a Czech flavour"
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Ives: Three Places in New England / Piston: Symphony 2 / Ruggles: Sun-treader; Tilson Thomas
13.  Ives: Three Places in New England / Piston: Symphony 2 / Ruggles: Sun-treader; Tilson Thomas by Ives/Ruggles/Piston
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  "One of Tilson Thomas's earliest and best recordings"
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Messiaen: Eclairs sur l'au
14.  Messiaen: Eclairs sur l'au by Olivier Messiaen
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  "Illuminations of the Beyond - the title says it all"
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Diamond: Symphonies 2 & 4
15.  Diamond: Symphonies 2 & 4 by David Diamond
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  "Thoughtful and melodic symphonies from an underrated composer"
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Ligeti: The Ligeti Project 4
16.  Ligeti: The Ligeti Project 4 by Gyorgy Ligeti
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  "Features the incredible Requiem, famous from 2001: A Space Odyssey"
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Mr. Christian Hoskins (London, UK)
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Last updated: 17/12/2007
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