For Schumann Year 2010 Deutsche Grammophon reissues this distinguished cycle of Schumann symphonies by Rafael Kubelik, whose first major project for the Yellow Label this was. "Rafael Kubelik and the Berlin Philharmonic light up Schumann's often unappreciated powers of orchestration. [...] This set must now be considered the top buy for Schumann's symphonies" - Classic CD, September 1994.

"There can be little doubt that Rafael Kubelik's first (BPO) set of the Schumann symphonies - generously coupled with the Genoveva and Manfred Overtures - will compete successfully among other bargain contenders for 'top bargain recommendation" - Rob Cowan, Gramophone, July 1994

"Kubelik brings both vitality and warmth to these scores and the Berlin Philharmonic respond with playing of great freshness and eloquence. The recording is made in a warm acoustic, yet detail registers with admirable clarity and in good perspective. Kubelik's readings are completely straightforward and devoid of egocentric mannerisms" - Robert Layton, Gramophone, September 1975.

CD 1. 1-4. Symphony No.1 in B flat op.38 'Spring'.
5-8. Symphony No.2 in C op.61.
9. Genoveva : Overture
CD 2. 1-5. Symphony No.3 in E flat op.97 'Rhenish'.
6-9. Symphony No.4 in D minor op.120.
10. Manfred : Overture.