Frank Martin: Symphonie, for Large Orchestra / Symphonie Concertante, for Large Orchestra / Passacaglia, for Large Orchestra - Matthias Bamert
A word of explanation is in order here. TheSymphonie Concertanteis nothing less than an arrangement for full orchestra of the lovelyPetite  Symphonie Concertantefor Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Double String  Orchestra--probably the composer's most popular piece in its original form. But  because of its unusual instrumental requirements, and the difficulty of  balancing them in live performance, Frank Martin made this arrangement for  standard forces, which here receives its recorded premier. The music is as fine  as ever, and set alongside the moody, almost bluesy Symphonie for large  orchestra and the stately Passacaglia, it completes an excellent Martin CD.- -David Hurwitz