This bargain entry performed by Walter Susskind and the Cincinnati Symphony serves Mahler's song cycle well. Those not totally attracted to orchestrated song narratives but wanting to round out their collection need not pay more. We are given competent performances by contalto, Lillian Chookasian and tenor, Richard Cassilly. The remastered 1978 modern recording is transparently clear and natural. There are surely legends available who have peformed these adaptions of Chinese poems, thus my 4 star rating. Program notes and translated texts are provided.