John G. Deacon ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>... He agreed with my suggestion that one does not generally smile during
>during this symphony but went on to point out, as we listened further, that
>Zinman is very close to Scherchen's recording in terms of tempi.

Wonder which Scherchen he's referring to? The 1958 takes 14:31 for the
first movement as opposed to Zinman's 15:34. Not *that* close...:-)

>Do try this disc, it's a winner.  The woodwind playing of the Zurich
>Tonhalle Orchestra is a sheer delight.

But I agree, this and the other 3 discs in the almost-complete cycle
are all winners.

Deryk Barker
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