I am not 100% convinced by RVW, hoever there are some terrific performances
on record.

Symphony #1.  Haitink/LPO/Lott/Summers on EMI.  Majestic almost
Brucknerian.  An epic drama painted over a vast canvas.  Truly outstanding.

Symphony #8.  Barbirolli/Halle on EMI.  A beautifully judged performance
with Shakespearean impishness, drama and insight.  Magic.  Very good sound
for the day.

Symphony #5.  My favourite of the lot.  Am torn between the Haitink
(fantastic string playing, again full of insight and a visionary quality)
and controversially the Bryden Thompson which shakes the music up a bit
but is marred by over bright sound.

Happy listening & a Happy New Year,

David H.
Nottingham, UK