The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer

This disc is *** recommended by the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs.

Reviews:

The fertility, the conviction, the sheer force, the definitive character, the unblushing romanticism of this symphony compelled attention.

The Times

His gift of melody is here in abundance. The BBC Philharmonic are in magnificent form. An irresistible purchase. Yorkshire Post

Charade is a witty, occasionally sardonic orchestral suite. It is great fun...its motoric rhythms and vivid orchestral colours might occasionally recall Prokofiev. Fanfare