Horenstein ... is a name that's virtually-synonymous with GREAT conducting, esp. in the works of Gustav Mahler. One can find, other recordings of the Ninth Symphony, incl. von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Bruno Walter, et. al. but the Horenstein interpretation is subtle, beautifully-paced, propulsive (when it needs to be) - never histrionic nor hysterical - and the London Symphony plays, VERY-well. This set also includes the great Janet Baker, in Mahler's Kindertotenlieder; needless to say, this performance, also (w/the Scottish Orchestra) is excellent.