Christopher Webber wrote:

>I would differ with Steve, though, about "Peer Gynt".  The various concert
>suites perhaps give an impression of soft-centred romanticism which neuters
>Ibsen's play.  ...
>
>Piecemeal though it is compared to the suites, this complete score is the
>summit of Grieg's achievement, and a most powerful listening experience.

I agree wholeheartedly, and I generally don't like incidental music
recordings with dialogue, which is how the DG recording with Jarvi comes.
I came upon this by accident, started listening to it, and was transfixed.
It's terrific stuff, and the dialogue actually added to the experience.

Roger Hecht