Fritz Reiner's friendship with Béla Bartók must be considered an important factor in the creation of these legendary recordings. Koussevitsky's famous commission for the Concerto for orchestra was due in large part to Reiner's advocacy, & he was among the first conductors to both perform & record this masterpiece. Beyond this, Reiner's great sympathy for his friend's work extends to the care & attention to detail he gave to the works included here. For all its virtuosity, the concerto is s