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Rather a 'grim' wait for the release of this important work. Wonder how long it'll be before it comes out?

The delay is over. To be released on 24 April:



https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9767943--julius-otto-grimm-symphony-op-19-second-suite-in-canon-form-op-16

Another new release from CPO:

Piano Trio in C major, op. 81
Piano Trio in B-flat major, op. 89
Piano Trio in D major, op. 74

https://www.clicmusique.com/emanuel-moor-trios-pour-piano-storioni-trio-p-113567.html?osCsid=9tk8s617e4000i8u58q51t1rt5

A new recording from CPO:

Symphony in E minor, op. 67 'Es muss doch Frühling werden'
Symphony in F minor, HWV 2.4.4

https://www.clicmusique.com/ferdinand-hiller-symphonies-griffiths-p-113566.html?osCsid=9tk8s617e4000i8u58q51t1rt5

On May 2nd:

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9764596--richard-flury-orchestral-music-vol-4

Content:

Symphony No. 2 'Ticino Symphony'
Poème Nocturne

On May 2nd:

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9764581--formosa-quartet-plays-the-music-of-george-frederick-mckay

The first two quartets were written in the 1930s and the other two in the 1950s.

More info here.

It seems that it is a misleading title as the real op. 41 corresponds to 2 Lieder für vier Männerstimmen. It should be the op. 6, effectively the Piano Quartet in E-flat major.

The effort of some members to render music via specialized software is rather admirable, but I prefer to wait for proper recordings of the piece in question to appreciate the work in all its glory like in this case.

Another brand new release from CPO:

https://www.eclassical.com/labels/cpo/georg-schumann-ruth.html

I didn't know about the existence of this choral work. Looks quite enticing.

This is the kind of releases I expect: fresh and interesting music, not pieces that have been recorded already.

https://www.eclassical.com/labels/cpo/franz-lachner-symphony-no-4.html

As a filler, CPO included the Andante for brass instruments in A-flat major.

In addition, the webpage includes the booklet.

One of CPO's first releases of this year:

Since cpo now seem to be releasing details of new recordings on YouTube, is there any way of tracking them or are we relying on chance discoveries? Or are we benefitting from a certain amount of inside knowledge on the part of particular UC members?

The magic of using key words when searching for new releases, actually, since the CPO official webpage shows them late.

One of CPO's first releases of this year:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kuK4M27GY1Jke90qPulJAVK8TCG7K_bms

Nice, I guess, but, am I the only one hoping with more enthusiasm that they record symphonies that are not commercially available yet?

It's been one of the most jocular, carefree symphonies I've listened to recently. It just oozes good vibes from start to finish, conveyed through an outstanding use of the orchestra and a strong sense of development. I hasten to add that, much as I enjoyed it, I prefer the most heroic and 'Wagnerian' 4th (I also listened to it recently and wow, this is exceptionally brilliant music, quite eloquent when needed too).

Eine Vision is not far behind in greatness. This is the most serious piece in the CD and not for that less attractive. In fact, it could be the work that gave me the most favorable impression overall. The structure of Prelude, Fugue and Epilogue sounded quite convincing and compelling. The Heroic Overture, on the other hand, was entertaining, but not at the same level of inspiration as the aforementioned pieces.

One of my favorite recordings of this year. Can't wait for the next installment of CPO project.

This is an enjoyable work overall. The first half of the first movement was the only part of the piece that meant a sort of letdown to me (perhaps too gaseous to my taste). However, the rest of the symphony holds rather well. There are similarities with Myaskovsky's style, with some contrapuntal devices in the mix.

Not as good as his Symphony No. 2 in my view (whose only recording is on DG), but not bad at all either. Hopefully the Symphony No. 5 will see the light of day on record soon as well.

The String Quartet is a piece I miss too. The First Piano Trio hadn't been recorded until CPO did it. It's the Piano Quintet that has been recorded already.

I've seen a couple of new CPO recordings being posted already. Well, there's a third one of some potential interest as well (featuring the Hyperion Trio):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kvOWHYF8T-WmCTjCD4PFzbalaVSYhev9o

His three piano trios and Six Pieces for Cello and Piano, op. 66.