Mahler

(Déjà Review) In spite of reservations, hearing this music played by this orchestra under this conductor at this time is thrilling [TD]

The premiere recording of a skilful reduced orchestration of practical value in the concert hall but not for home listening [NB]

A distinguished account of Mahler’s Fifth [JQ]

This group quite surpasses its amateur status: a very good account of a demanding score [RWe]

A major survey of the discography by Lee Denham

Clarity, flexibility, detail and beautiful playing here but inconsistent as a set; some symphonies are superlative, others lack excitement [RMo]

A fine, flexible, sensitive reading somewhat hampered by a lack of sheer weight in the orchestra [RMo]