Why are certain composers' works not recorded?

[schweitzeralan]

There may have been similar queries discussed on previous threads.  Yet for years I asked myself 'Why no recordings of the following'?

Vaino Raitio: Moonlight on Jupiter; Symphony op. 13; Piano concerto; Symphonic Ballade
Arthur Farwell: The Death of Virginia; Symbolistic Studies; Rudolf Gott Symphony; Prelude to a spiritual Drama

Alexander Krein: Trauer-Ode for Large Orchestra; Kaddisch for Large Orchestra

There are others, but I've always wondered about these possibilities.  Anyone out there have favorites whose works are unavailable due to lack of recording?

[mc ukrneal]

Two composers come to mind: Jacques Offenbach and Carl Czerny.

Offenbach wrote something like 100 operas/operettas, of which less than half have ever been recorded. I'd love to hear more and scoop them up like gold when something is issued (Vert Vert) or re-issued (les brigands). But there is so much more that hasn't seen the light of day in years.

Czerny was prolific, but I would dearly love to hear all the symphonies. While #1 and 5 were once available, I cannot even see symphonies #3 or 4 anywhere. Would love to hear these (considering the quality of 2 and 6).

[Grazioso]

I've always wondered at Novak's symphonies not having been, afaik, ever recorded. A number of his other works have been released on Supraphon, Virgin, Chandos, Marco Polo, et al., and some are of extremely high quality. As a symphony collector, it pains me that I can't hear his essays in that genre

[schweitzeralan]

I've always wondered at Novak's symphonies not having been, afaik, ever recorded. A number of his other works have been released on Supraphon, Virgin, Chandos, Marco Polo, et al., and some are of extremely high quality. As a symphony collector, it pains me that I can't hear his essays in that genre

Yes, another composer whose works I admire.  Fortunately there are recordings of several of his works.  I also would like to hear his symphonies.  There's a thread on him I do believe.

[Superhorn]

    Julien,the sequel to Gustave Charpentier's opera Louise,was a flop and has never been recorded or revived anywhere after the premiere.
   I wonder if it's as bad as its reputation,and would be curious to hear it.  Louise was recently revived at the Spoleto festival ,and I saw it many years ago when the New York City opera did it. I like Louise,even if it's notone of my favorite operas,and I think it might be worth a revival at  the Met with Renee Fleming or Angela Gheorghiu or Natalie Dessay.