Ernest Chausson: Symphony in B Flat Major (Chicago Symphony, Frederick Stock conducting; Victor; 8 sides). Chausson's symphony, written in 1890 before the composer's death (at 44) in a bicycle accident, combines somewhat Wagnerian romantic fervor with fine Parisian workmanship. Performance: excellent. Recording: good.
Debussy: Images Nos. 1 & 3 (San Francisco Symphony, Pierre Monteux conducting; Victor; 4 sides). Seldom performed, never before recorded, Debussy's Gigues and Rondes de Printemps have never been so popular as Image No. 2, better known by its subtitle Ibéria. Nor are they quite up to Ibéria as music. Performance: excellent. Recording: excellent.
Gustav Holst: The Planets (Toronto Symphony,...
