Some Musical Truths

"Aint nobody messin with you but you"

Jerry Garcia

you know, oh, oh
that you're over the hill
when your mind makes a promise
that your body can't fill

Al,
Yes, I also wondered if the OP's choices were meant to be serious, humorous or a mixture of both. I agree with you and Nonoise that what we experience when listening to music is at times too transcendent for verbal description.
Al, because I respect your opinion, I am going to make a point of purchasing that symphony ASAP. Please tell me which version you prefer. I am all digital, so it will need to be a CD.
Thanks to both of you for your positive words.

Thanks John (Roxy54). Taking into account both performance and sonics, I would suggest Chesky CD19, which is a CD remastering of a 1962(!) recording of Jascha Horenstein conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. It is out of print, but as you'll see at the link it is available both new and used from a number of sellers, albeit at a price.

Enjoy! Best regards,
-- Al

Hi Al,
It's 6:30 AM and I just got up. I saw your post, went to Amazon, and ordered a copy. They can be pricey, but I ordered a lightly used copy for about $18.00.
I'm looking forward to listening to it.
Thanks! John