This disc forms part of our ongoing Spanish Music series, performed by the BBC Philharmonic and it's Chief Conductor, Juanjo Mena. Here the focus is on the orchestral works of the composer Joaquan... more

Montsalvatge was one on the most influential musical figures in Catalan music during the late the 20th century. He explored virtually every musical form, but many of his most significant works were... more

"The Messiaen Monster," ridiculed by critics at it's premiere - in the best tradition of works of genius - is now, "established as one of the most astonishing classics of the twentieth century," as... more

On this disc Carl Maria von Weber's Invitation to Dance and Symphonies Nos 1 and 2 are performed by the BBC Philharmonic under it's Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena. Scottish bassoonist Karen Geoghegan... more