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The expression of joy so intense it brings tears—that is the quality in Dvoi-6.k which to my mind puts him among the supreme masters of the nineteenth century. It is a quality far rarer than brooding melancholy, but at least as valuable when expressed as intensely as here. The quality is...

An affectionately romantic reading helped by superbly polished playing from the Berlin Philharmonic and sumptuous sound. These qualities alone will for some make this the best version to get, but when one gets down to comparisons there are still strong arguments for the two rivals listed above.

When so many marvellous Haydn symphonies are not yet in the catalogue, it seems a pity that this new Philips issue should provide a direct duplication. On balance the Pye version comes out better, certainly so in No. 39, and it is worth remembering that the Pye disc also includes one of the very...

This is a most enjoyable record. Generally Haydn's earlier symphonies are left to the specialist conductor, but here it is a pleasure to hear the kind of polished art brought to them as can illuminate any great music. What is more, Mr Menuhin has evidently taken trouble to use authentic texts:...