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The author asserts that the performances of the works of composer Gustav Mahler were more frequent in his adopted home city of Vienna, Austria, after his death than was originally thought and there are important connections between these performances and a number of early recordings. The first recording of the performances of Mahler's symphonies featured Oscar Fried as conductor. However, a more popular conductor of Mahler's works in Vienna was reportedly Bruno Walter.

The article discusses the interpretation of Johannes Brahms' "First Symphony in C minor, op. 68," by conductor Arturo Toscanini. Observations on the impression of speed in musical performances of Toscanini are presented. Moreover, it tackles the principal evolution in the conducting style of Toscanini. The 1941 and 1951 studio recordings of the symphony by Toscanini with the NBC Symphony Orchestra are also addressed.

The article discusses several misconceptions on the performances of conductor Arturo Toscanini. Criticisms on the tempos of Toscanini in various compositions are presented. The compositions include "Surprise Symphony," by Franz Joseph Haydn and "Second Symphony," by Johannes Brahms. Views on the exceptional command of rubato by Toscanini are also cited.

The article focuses on the works and success of the late conductor Leslie Jones. During re-takes, the conductor can return to the identical tempo of the previous take. He is straightforward and direct in conducting the symphonies of composer Joseph Haydn. Jones uses harpsichord for the continuo of the symphonies.

The article focuses on issues related to classic record collectors. It mentions the launch of the download label MP Live by Music Preserved held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. It cites the reason behind the cancellation of the plan to issue Thomas Jensen's legendary live recordings of the Sibelius symphonies. It cites the pianists featured in the Sony Classical Original Jackets Collection.

The article reviews several opera music releases composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart which include "Le nozze di Figaro," "Symphony No. 38 in D, K504, Prague" and "Symphony No. 39 in E flat, K543," performed by the Glyndebourne Festival Chorus with conductor Vittorio Gui.

The article reviews several music releases by Wilhelm Furtwängler including a collection of 1952-1954 HMV Wagner recordings, mostly with the Vienna Philharmonic, a coupling of Franz Schubert's Eighth and Ninth Symphonies, and "The Early Recordings," Vol. 4.

The article reviews music releases composed by Edward Elgar and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra including "Symphony No. 1 in A flat Op. 55" and "Nursery Suite."

The article reviews the music release "Symphony No. 2, Op. 19," composed by Samuel Barber and performed by the New Symphony Orchestra.

The article reviews two orchestral music releases performed by the Berlin Philharmonker with conductor Herbert von Karajan, including "Symphony No. 4 in B Flat, Op. 60," composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40," composed by Richard Strauss, and "Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68," composed by Johannes Brahms.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony No. 4," composed by Gerhard Samuel and performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony No. 10," featuring works composed by Gustav Mahler, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy.

The article reviews several orchestral music releases composed by Prokofiev and performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra including "Symphonies: No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 44," " Symphonies: No. 2 in D Minor, Op.40, and "Romeo and Juliet--Excerpts."

The article reviews the music releases "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" and "Symphony no. 5 in B Flat," performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic and Gennadi Rozhdestvensky.

The article reviews the music release "The Columbia Masters," composed by John Barbirolli.

The article reviews the music releases "Symphony no. 7 in A" and "Symphony no. 3 in F," performed by the London Philharmonic and Klaus Tennstedt.

Reviews the music release "Symphonies nos. 1 & 2," composed by William Alwyn, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra and conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.

Reviews the music release "Symphony no. 2 in E flat," composed by Dimitri Mitropoulos.

Presents an interview with New Jersey re-mastering engineer John Newton. His views about the philosophy of re-mastering engineering; Benefits from using modern musical equipment; Reason for his enthusiasm in working with Jascha Heifetz material; Background of his previous jobs at Dobly Laboratories and the Boston Symphony.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony No.7," composed by Anton Bruckner and performed by the North-west German RSO and conducted by Carl Schuricht.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony in D, Op. 32," performed by the Reid Orchestra and conducted by Sir Donald Francis Tovey.

The article discusses various articles within the issue including one by Malcolm McMillan on the French clarinet tradition and a review on the Guild collection of twentieth-century symphonies conducted by Leopold Stokowski.

The article reviews a music release performed by Alexandra Browning, Colin Wheatley and the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra featuring the works of various composers including "Symphony No. 3, Op. 27, Sinfonia espansiva," by Carl Nielse and "Symphony No. 5 in E flat, Op. 82," by Jean Sibelius.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, Choral," composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and performed by Maria Stader, Grace Hoffman and Hans Hotter.

The article reviews two orchestral music releases featuring works composed Carl Nielsen and performed by Ruth Güldbaek, Erik Sjoberg and the Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra with conductor John Frandsen, including "Symphony No. 3, Op. 27," "Sinfonia espansiva," and "Symphony No. 6."

The article focuses on the discovery of the first of the three versions of the HMV recordings of "Symphony No. 9," performed by the Czech Philharmonic under conductor Václav Talich. It is said that the first of the three versions was made in the Prague National Theatre in Czech Republic during the Nazi occupation. The ban on classical music was lifted in the country after Talich presented "Má Vlast" for the Nazi occupiers in 1941. The performance of the symphony by Talich was commended.

The article reviews an orchestral music release performed with conductor Gennadi Rozhdestvensky including "Symphony No. 6," composed by Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich, "Nichevo Polka," composed by Johann Strauss II, and "Tahiti Trot," composed by Vincent Youmans.

The article features releases of historical recordings by Central European conductors Karl Bohm and Ferenc Fricsay. It says that Symphony no. 7 and 8 of Anton Bruckner were always at the center of Karl Bohm's art and these recordings reflect Bohm's clear view of rhythm and structure. Ferenc Fricsay meanwhile is considered one of the conductors who helped rebuild musical life in Germany. Fricsay championed Haydn symphonies and directed the RIAS SO for 13 years, conducting it on most of his records for Deutsche Grammophon.

A list of the classical music recordings is presented. Recordings included in the list are "Symphony No. 2," featuring works by Johannes Brahms, "Goldberg Vans," featuring works composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, "Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6," featuring works composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and "Re Pastore," featuring works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The article provides information on three sound recordings by composer Arturo Toscanini. These include "The First Recordings 1920-1926," performed by Orchestra della Scalla and NYPSO, "Beethoven Choral Symphony," performed by NBC Symphony Orchestra and Westminster Choir and "Popular Orchestral Favorites," performed by NBC Symphony Orchestra.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony no. 9 in D minor," performed by Maria Stader, Katharina Marti and Waldemar Kmentt.

The article reviews the music release "Symphony no.9," composed by Gustav Mahler and performed by Bruno Maderna.

The article reviews the music release "Das Lied von der Erde," composed by Gustav Mahler and performed by Anton Dermota and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.