Many years ago, a friend heard and was very taken with the 3rd symphony of Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) and during the intervening period, occasionally wished he could hear it again. I notice that his first symphony and piano concerto have been released by Dabringhaus und Grimm, which sounds more like a firm of consultant archaeologists than a record company. These are played by the Wuppertal Symphony which is hardly a world- renowned outfit, but we've got used to good performances from lesser-known orchestras. Perhaps Denis or another lister who lives in Germany knows a little more about the music or the orchestra or both? Richard Pennycuick [log in to unmask]