I praised these performances in their LP form for Tennstedt's spaciousness of conception and the concentration of the playing, which shows the Berlin orchestra on their best form. I also noticed that the sound balance produced a light bass and a lack of richly glowing resonance in the middle and lower frequencies. This is emphasized by the CD which clarifies textures, gives a brighter effect to the treble but makes the ear aware that a greater over all fullness would have been welcome. Yet the collection remains a rewarding one, for the performances are undoubtedly distinguished.'