content: Who would have thought that these accounts of Wagners's Overtures by Gyorgy Lehel leading the Budapest Symphony could possibly be competitive with the many fine versions already available? Not me, and I am happy to say I am very wrong! The strength and power, along with the sensuousness and delicacy, of these masterpieces are beautifully presented by these artists. The Budapest Symphony compares quite favorably to the work of such great Wagner orchestras as the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Phiharmonic and the Chicago Symphony. While conductor Lehel provides leadership that doesn't take a back seat to any of his more famous rivals (i.e. Karajan, Furtwangler, Solti, et al)! A very impressive release with warm, full-bodied sound. And at its price, a steal!