I recently obtained a Marco Polo recording of two symphonies by Adolph Lindblad who was born during the first decade of the 1800's; I believe he died in the 1870's. The information provided with the disc indicates that Lindblad primarily wrote songs; the two symphonies on the disc are the only ones Lindblad composed. I'd like to inform you that these are fine symphonies, and that if you like Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Gade symphonies, the Lindblad symphonies are worthy purchases. However, I can't go that far. I find the melodic invention in the Lindblad symphonies not up the level of a Mendelssohn or Gade. Frankly, I found them routine and not compelling. Recorded sound was very good however. I understand that the symphonies are also available on Sterling and Caprice. It is possible that the Marco Polo performances are below par, but I have not heard the other recordings. I will be giving further listenings to the Lindblad symphonies. However, since Lindblad writes in a typical romantic idiom, I am not confident of a change of opinion. But, there's always the chance. I'm reminded of a Da Capo disc of Hamerik's first two symphonies which I did not initially care for; by the 9th or 10th hearing I was hooked and have enjoyed it much ever since. Don Satz [log in to unmask]