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Classical Music Compositions from 1940 and later - Vinyl only

This is the theme for the next music listening gathering of our local group and I'm looking for suggestions. This is a vinyl only listening session, so new music available only on digital are excluded. Yes, I know that is limiting, but that's the way it is for this listening session. 

A few pieces I've been thinking to bring from my collection, just starting from the "As",  are:

Adams, John - Harmonium, for large orchestra and chorus - De Waart/San Francisco SO - ECM 25012
Alwyn - Str Qt 2 (1975) - Quartet of London - Chandos ABRD 1063
Alwyn - Symphony No. 2 - Alwyn/LPO - Lyrita SRCS 85
Arnold, Malcolm - Pf Trio, op54 - Nash Ensemble - Hyperion A66171
Arnold, Malcolm - Overture to Tam O'Shanter, Op51 - Eiji Oue/MinnO - Reference Recordings RM 2510
Bernstein - Serenade for Violin Solo, Strings and Perc - Bernstein/SymoftheAir, Isaac Stern, vn - Columbia

What music on LP would you recommend? 
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rushton
frogman
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Learsfool, Alan Civil also recorded Maw's succinctly titled "Chamber Music" for oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano (1962, Argo, lp).  This piece was my first exposure to Maw; very interesting British composer.  If I am not mistaken, his sonata for strings and two horns is one of his last works.

Rushton, very impressive list of works; sure to expand the musical horizons of the attendees of your listening gathering.  Congratulations and have a great time!
jetrexpro
506 posts
 
Let's not forget Allen Hovaness. 
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rushton OP
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learsfool, I am delighted to share something new for you! Nicholas Maw is a very interesting composer and well worth exploring. The Sonata for Strings and 2 Horns is from 1966 and the score is available from Boosey & Hawkes: http://www.boosey.com/cr/music/Nicholas-Maw-Sonata-for-Strings-and-2-Horns/1479

More information about Maw can be found in Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Maw
He was actively composing until near his death in 2009.

I had the pleasure of hearing his Concerto for Cor Anglais and Orchestra (2004) performed for the first time with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra with Maw in the audience back in 2005. The PSO had commissioned it. http://www.fabermusic.com/repertoire/concerto-for-cor-anglais-4219

frogman: that LP of the "Chamber Music" for oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano (Argo ZRG 536) was also my first introduction to Nicholas Maw.
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