Strauss, (R): Eine Alpensinfonie [Alpine Symphony] (with Mahler - Adagio from Symphony 10)

"I have a great enthusiasm for this, the last of Richard Strauss' tone poems and have some dozen versions on my shelves...Now I may unhesitatingly add this super-bargain Alto release to that list, not least for the sumptuousness of the sound and the virtuosity of the youthful orchestra. The sound quality is first-rate although there is some evident deliberate boosting of solo instruments at key points, such as the organ at the conclusion, and this foregrounding is not entirely natural. Special praise is due to the twenty horns who play flawlessly and of which a band is atmospherically positioned for the "offstage" hunting passage." Recording of the Month MusicWeb June 2017

"Truly astonishing playing by the orchestra; all sections cover themselves with glory throughout. The Alpine Symphony's storm is impressive indeed. A truly laudable feat of conducting prowess." ArkivMusic