Riccardo Muti has long been a champion of these works. In this, his second recorded cycle, he finds a supple lyricism, aided by what is generally acknowledged to be the finest string section in the world. These performances are] intensely argued, and played with real affection. They also make a fine case for the beauty and accuracy of Schumann's original orchestrations. If you love Schumann's symphonies and have a chance to get this […] set, you should. ClassicsToday.com