Like Brian, I have always loved the Jupiter in this series: it's probably still my favourite version, not least for its stirring finale. The Linz is outstanding and all the others are excellent, although I think Klemperer on EMI/Warner and Pristine surpasses Walter in No.35.
Regarding Walter's NYPO Beethoven 7th and 8th Symphonies (also reviewed by Brian) I once compared Walter's timing for the 7th's finale with that of some other famous Beethoven interpreters. Surprisingly, even his stereo performance outpaced most of them. I don't necessarily regard this as a good thing. To me, the conductor's headlong speed combined with the omission of the repeat made the movement sound too short in relation to the rest of the work. (Possibly a minority view and in any case not a sufficient reason to deny the greatness of his view of work overall.)
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