John Smyth wrote: >I have been eyeing this CD for quite awhile. The reviews are good, >(Haitink/1st Symphony, Previn/2nd, Tortelier in the Cello Concerto, Ida >Haendel in the Violin Concerto), and I'm ready to buy. Anyone have any >serious doubts about the performances? Don't know the Haitink. The Previn 2nd I have good memories of, ditto the Cello Concerto. The real treasure is the Haendel. I have always loved that recording. She is a very interesting violinist. Her Elgar VC is stunning--IF you like the slow tempos, which I do very much, at least the way she plays them. Roger Hecht