Kar Ming wrote in part:

>Can anyone recommend other versions of Brahms' symphonies that operate in
>the same mould?

Do try the Gunter Wand performance of the 3rd and 4th symphonies with
the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra.  Not only does the third sound
freshly minted and as perfect a performance as one could ask for, the CD,
(RCA 60088), is at a discount.

John, take my word on this one, Smyth