Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944) was a French Romantic composer of considerable skill, prolific across instrumental and vocal music, yet often overlooked compared to her male contemporaries. Callirhoë, a ballet symphonique from 1888, stands among her most ambitious works, combining orchestral writing with a prominent piano concertante role. The story draws from Greek mythology, but it's Chaminade's orchestration and melodic gift that captivate—lush, colorful, moving easily between tender and dramatic moments. The BBC Concert Orchestra brings this work to vivid life on this Dutton Epoch SACD, which captures the richness of the orchestration and the interplay between piano and ensemble. For listeners curious about fin-de-siècle French music beyond the usual suspects, or for those discovering Chaminade's genuine compositional gifts, this is an inviting entry point.