"These are not interpretations set in stone, deeply as Rattle has obviously thought them through; and his encouragement of the brilliant VP0 woodwind and horn soloists to challenge each other in imagination and individuality adds to the impression of joyful discovery." Gramophone

EMI MASTERS celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world's greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes, these classic recordings emerge with unparalleled immediacy. You will be left in no doubt that you are in the presence of legendary musicians and ageless interpretations.