"Prokofiev, two discs that open to a 1949 'Peter and the wolf' ... It's a crisp, fairly formal voice, expertly used, and the London Philharmonic under Nikolaj Malko offer [Frank] Phillips characterful, wellplayed support. What follows, however, is quite exceptional: the Fifth Symphony recorded in 1952 by the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra under Erik Tuxen, a forceful, clear-headed performance that promotes the composer's taut arguments with absolute conviction. Adrian Boult conducts ... a genial early stereo 'Lieutenant Kijé Suite' ... Add bracing, wellrecorded (stereo) ... the Seventh Symphony and the ... Russian Overture ... and you have a thoroughly enjoyable package".