Stuart Sinclair wrote: >Could anyone help me with recommended recordings of the symphonies. I can only help you with the sixth. My fauvorite one is Barbirolli with the London Symphony Orchestra (EMI 569349-2). I think that Barbirolly in this recording reflects all the inner fight that this Symphony needs, the tempi are a little bit faster than in Chailly with the Royal Concertgebow (DECCA 444871-2) that is in my opinion another good option. Chailly falls in the temptation of being more effectist than Barbirolly, but nevertheless the recording is impressive. With Barbirolli's recording you also get the best recording of Strauss "Ein heldenleben". Vicente Vida Cadiz-Spain