There weren't many responses to David's post. I guess it's because there are so many that it's hard to know where to start. Here's my list of bargains which I submit after giving the subject some thought. I think each one of these would be worth acquiring even if they were full price. 1a. LUTOSLAWSKI: Orchestral Works Vol. 3 Naxos 8.553423 An inspired performance of Les Espaces du Sommeil and the Third Symphony. Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra/ Wit 1b. LUTOSLAWSKI: Symphony No. 4 / Partita / Chain II. Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra/ Wit. Naxos 8.553202 These 2 performances of the Lutoslawski are as inspired as anything you might care to compare with them. A wonderful way of getting to know this fascinating 20th century composer. A must for any one who cares about 20th century music. The others in the series are worth checking out too. 2. Orlando de Lassus (1532-1594): Lagrime di San Pietro Vocal Group Ars Nova/ Bo Holten. Naxos 8.553311 A superb performance of one of the finest works by this composer I have heard. This very late work is much more madrigalian and overtly emotional than his masses and motets. 3. Carlo Gesualdo (1560-1613): Complete Sacred Music For Five Voices/ Summerly. Naxos 8.550742 This is one of my absolute favorite recordings by this composer. There are no rival recordings. I find Gesualdo to be one the most fascinating musical figures of all time. Interested readers of recent discussions of pre-Bachian composition should check this one out. The music has a eerie, strange, mystical quality not too dissimilar to a painting by Hieronymous Bosch. Jeremy Summerly says that his unworldly chromatism can border on the bizarre but that is part of the deep fascination of this music. 4. Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625): Consort And Keyboard Music / Songs And Anthems/ Rose Consort of Viols with Red Byrd. Naxos 8.550603 Glenn Gould once said that Gibbons was his favorite composer. If that's enough to get you interested here is a simply superb collection of his music consisting of nice balance of anthems, consort music, and madrigals. I doubt that this disc will suddenly make you realize what Gould was on about but this is still a stunning disc. The soprano on the disc, Tessa Bonner also sings with the Tallis Scholars. I love her use of period English pronunciation which adds to the character of the performances. 5. William Byrd (1543-1623): Music for Viols, Voices and Keyboard/Rose Consort of Viols. Naxos 8.550604 Another stunner from the same source. This sort of thing is the very flower of English music. An absolute delight from first note to last. I guess that's 5 now but other to seriously consider include: Alfonso X El Sabio (1221-1284): ALFONSO X: Cantigas de Santa Maria/ Ensemble Unicorn. Naxos 8.553133 Fascinating music but also a real winner in terms of the excellent quality of sound which thoroughly embarrasses some of the second rate full price offerings from the majors. Not difficult listening either, but very immediately appealing. J.S. Bach Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord Vol 1 and 2/ Naxos 8.554422 and 8.554423. Lucy van Dael and Bob van Asperen. Absolutely gorgeous. I have no higher praise. BARTOK: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2 Naxos 8.550749 Jando/ Pauk/ Berkes Excellent music making from top rate musicians. Silvius Leopold Weiss (1686-1750) Lute music on Naxos by Robert Barto. If you like J.S. Bach you will love this music by the leading German lutenist of Bach's time. The similarity to Bach is remarkable. This music definitely deserves to be better known. Anyway that's enough for now. Could other people PLEASE submit their favorite Naxos CDs, especially of rewarding little heard music. There are so many I am often at a loss to know where to start. Some obscure composers I had heard on Naxos deserve to remain so, but I am sure there are some more hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Satoshi Akima Sydney, Australia [log in to unmask]