[log in to unmask] writes: >I second the Harnoncourt recommendation-with the exception of No 9 and >possibly No 3. I bought No 9 with Jochum/Concertgebouw (and some unknown >soloist (to me, that is). Very good recording-from the 60s or early 70s, >if I remember correctly... Is this the recording on the "Rose" label (ie. a reissue from Phillips IIRC). I picked this up a few weeks ago when I was on a major Jochum binge. It may not be my favorite #9 but is definitely a fine addition to my collection with the third movement being the high point IMHO. I need to give this new addition a second go around in the next couple of days. Steve M. (Northern Virginia)