Franz Lachner: Symphony No. 4

[Alan Howe]

it was just a matter of the degree of expected enjoyment

That's fair comment. It's just that I liked them both, for different reasons, i.e Hiller for his fire and concision and Lachner for his breadth and generosity of spirit. Actually I played Lachner 4 last evening and was once again really moved, so I do completely understand your reaction, John.