BBC Music Magazine
'This is the most compelling new recording of the First that I've heard in a long time … all four pieces show that Gergiev has a point of view in Brahms. Whether you agree with it wholly or not, ...
'Valery Gergiev strides on stage, throws down the gauntlet, and accomplishes a coup, declaring himself a major new Brahms interpreter to be contended with … this is very strongly recommended’’ (F ...