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Among Vladimir Jurowski's recordings, Manfred's Symphony is considered the best, along with Holst's "The Planets", among his devoted fans. It is a dramatic, dynamic, and fantastic work with a large orchestra that even includes an organ. Jurovsky conducted this piece when he made his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Staatskapelle Dresden, and we can feel his extraordinary passion for this work. This live recording was made three years prior to Jurovsky's appointment as principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, but the sense of unity with the orchestra is superb. (C)RS