'Bernard Haitink elicits ravishing sounds from London Symphony. I'll let you into a secret: I have many recordings of the Beethoven symphonies in my collection but if anyone were to ask me which version of the Pastoral I would recommend, I would first of all direct them to this one.' There is a oneness of conception here which is superb - quite remarkable and ultimately wholly convincing. the Pastoral is a delight, recapturing the composer's excitement as he arrives in his beloved countryside.' but also with a most sensitive attention to detail. The Second Symphony springs out at us with a freshness and intense physicality. 'The fruitful influence of the historically minded period instrument movement on mainstream interpretation is vividly exemplified on this spanking disc by the LSO under a rejuvenated Bernard Haitink. The playing of the LSO is quite magnificent.' 'It is hard to imagine more profoundly satisfying accounts than these. 'A fantastic performance - pure music-making by a great conductor and an orchestra that responds magnificently to his every request.'
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