"...the recording sounds wonderful, the notes clearly stating that everything has been done without any multitracking or processing to alter the sound in post-production. So what you hear is really what you get."

Robert Car

"The enterprising Swiss label Guild has now branched out into historical recordings that are excellently remastered.

This fine taping of Sir John Barbirolli’s recording of Brahms’ Symphony #1 with the Halle’ Orchestra from a 1954 Promenade Concert is well worth reissue with its sweeping First Movement and heroic Finale.

I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of the recording from the Royal Albert Hall with particular emphasis on the Halle’s strings, a glorious ensemble in those heady days of the 1950′s. The Haydn items are rarities, a bold interpretation of the overture from the opera, ‘L’Isola Disabitata’ and an aria from ‘The Creation’ sung by the underrated David Galliver are also extremely welcome. Thumbs up to this first issue from Guild and may we have many more rarities from the historical arena."

Gerald Fenech

"Overall, I rate this release very highly. I’ve always been fond of Barbirolli’s conducting, and not just his Brahms. His Mahler is very fine and probably underrated. Recommended"

Jerry Dubios