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