Do not hesitate. I listen to this set all the time with the greatest of pleasure and actually use the slow movement of the first symphony as a test piece when auditioning equipment because it can be tricky. If it sounds rough it is the equipment's fault I am afraid because it can sound amazing. Another "test" disc for a similar reason is Roberta Alexander's disc of Barber songs where she can sound quite unfocussed. The price is right (from Crotchet anyway (equiv 4 Naxos) - seems pricy in the US as noted on CW's review in the December reviews on Musicweb(UK) http://www.musicweb.uk.net/classrev/2000/dec00/BaxSymphonies.htm Regards Len Mullenger Webmaster for Musicweb (UK) www.musicweb.uk.net [The U.S. Price (at Amazon, for instance) seems to be about $60-65, or 10 or 11 Naxen. -Dave]