Dave Lampson wrote: >unique releases hidden in Berkshire's listings? For instance, they have >a recording on Schwann of the two symphonies by the philosopher-pianist >Eduard Erdmann (1896-1958). Got 'em and find the first be the stronger work, but at those prices... >... And then there's Heinz Tiessen's (1887-1971) second symphony with >some other orchestral works. I could go on and on... Tiessen did not impress as much as Erdmann. By the way, I have several of his piano recordings and find his playing excellent. As for soft core 20th Century... Just looking at Koch If you are into Hovhaness, there is a bunch. 2 Piano works of Reger and Adolf Busch Martin: Polytique et al Lilburn: works Saygun: works All of the Rozsa discs Any of the Rontgen works (sounds like slightly updated Brahms) Barber: Lovers Ghedini Musica Concertante DelloJoio: Triumph of St. Joan and Var Chaccone and Finale 2 disc set of Randall Thompson Symphonies Casella Concerto for Piano Trio don't know if they still have them, but there are two discs of the orchestral music and one of the chorus and orchestra music of Marek...I find his music, from time to time, to be quite inspired and if you are into bon bons Wusthoff If you are a bit more daring Tsontakis: 4 Orchestral Quartets And while it is more familiar The complete Noblissima Visione of Hindemith quite a bit on Marco Polo Aubert, Auric film music, Berners,Bruneau, Stevens, Roger-Ducasse, Riisager, Scarmolin, Tcherepnin (Nicolai and Alexander), Glass (Louis), Gilson, Poot, Guastavino, Lajtha, Von Einem, Sauguet, Widor (trio and quartet) Arcobaleno Menotti: Apocalypse ASV Blake: Violin Concerto (a bit sugary, but nice) Amirov: works (like Khachaturian) BIS Holmboe Symphonies etc. so how much money did you want to spend... Karl