The second volume of Overtures from the British Isles contains works by Sir Hubert Parry, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, John Ansell, Dame Ethel Smyth, Roger Quilter, and more. These rarely heard works were composed between 1890 and 1945. The pieces show the evolution of the British compositional style, particularly in the usage of harmony. These works are performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Rumon Gamba.

Wooden spoons at the ready! Turn the oven on, weigh out the sugar and immerse yourself in a feast of classical music – from Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to Clara Schumann’s delicious Notturno. Perhaps you fancy making a sweet French Pastry with Hayman, baking a pie with Bax – or maybe even conjuring up a wedding cake with Saint-Saëns? Whatever you’re baking, this album will serve as the perfect accompaniment to your culinary creativity.