Pearlman's swift tempos permit Telarc to get all four suites on a single disc, which makes this something of a bargain. But it would be wrong to believe that speed is the only interpretive choice here. The Air from the Third Suite flows serenely and never hastily, while the same work's Gavotte has the necessary stateliness. Similarly the slow introductions to the various overtures never sacrifice grandeur to the exigencies of the clock. And quite often fast is wonderful: the tune in the oboes and violins against a rushing accompaniment in the First Suite's Forlane is just thrilling as captured here. In short, if you are looking for these pieces on SACD, you will find very little to complain about either sonically or artistically--and a great deal to enjoy--in these lively, intelligent versions. [4/27/2004]