The first movement huffs and puffs with steely nobility and determination but doesn't end up going anywhere significant musically for me. 

The second is much more cohesive and enjoyable, heralded by a sweetly lyrical and brilliantly taken oboe solo. There appears to be an effortless sense of ebb and flow to the music as intimate tender themes with an aristocratic backbone suddenly explode full frame with a fiery ardour and purpose about them.

The third movement features a most memorable and rousing waltz motif, with an uplifting sentiment that conjures up a courtly scene assembled with the cream of nineteenth century society. A majorly refined performance here, as throughout this recording to be fair.

The finale is a spirited romp through European salons of old which injects some heightened drama into the score for the first time. You might have thought that the brass section would stand out here but personally I found the string tone and performance to be quite thrilling in places with their phrasing and shaping being properly idiosyncratic. Superbly marshalled by Sir Colin with a full frontal attack supported by full range dynamics which keep you gripped at every turn. I would have loved to have been at the concert and how wonderful this recording was made for posterity. I must reserve an opinion on sound quality until I can listen on the main system. Highly recommended ++.