John Lanchbery - Ketelbey - In A Persian Market... May 2026

: The woodwinds shine here, capturing the "shimmering" heat of the marketplace with vibrant clarity. ⚖️ The Verdict

: Lanchbery treats the score like a living film, emphasizing the narrative "scenes" from the camel drivers to the princess. John Lanchbery - Ketelbey - In a Persian Market...

: Fans of light classical, 20th-century British conductors, and atmospheric program music. : The woodwinds shine here, capturing the "shimmering"

Lanchbery manages to strip away the "kitsch" often associated with Ketèlbey. He approaches the music with rather than irony, making it feel like a grand, lush tone poem. It is arguably the definitive modern recording for those who appreciate British light music at its most evocative. : The woodwinds shine here