“Particularly impressive are the two innner movements [Beethoven], both unfolding with greater animation and wit than in the conductor’s bland, plodding trek through them in his studio effort.   In short, for anyone interested in Klemperer, this live performance is essential listening.”

“The opening radiant bars of the Overture [Mendelssohn] are very encouraging - it is notoriously difficult to get the wind chords together and in tune but here they are immaculate.   The orchestral playing throuhgout is sympathetic and above all delicate where necessary.”