…Joji Hattori conducting the capable ensemble managed to shape out the orchestral parts well and with care: as a skilled violinist he was able to lead the string players in particular to a combination of lightness and beauty of sound, although the various solos played by the oboe, bassoon and horns were by no means less satisfying. All his tempi were chosen with great sensibility and the vocal ensembles were well prepared – a successful debut!…