Bernstein's Serenade, a genuine masterpiece, makes the perfect coupling and the Previns do a terrific job with it. Previn knows this music cold: its style is second nature to him, and he conducts it as persuasively as Bernstein himself (his timings are almost identical). The LSO sounds to be in top form throughout, and Mutter's response shows perhaps a touch less self-indulgence (which is all to the good) and every bit as much virtuosity. In both works the sonics are quite fine. Previn's concerto was recorded live in Boston, and the recording manages to be both clear and sensibly balanced. Mutter sounds closer than she would live, of course (as she also does in the Bernstein), but never to the point of distraction and never to the serious detriment of the orchestra. Previn reportedly only writes music on commission, and here's hoping that he's got a full schedule of orders for new works. His music makes for very attractive listening, and it grows on you from there.