Decent Recording, Especially for the Stravinsky
I can't speak for the Hovhaness, because I'm not a big fan, and I think the Prokofiev ("Lieutenant Kijé"), while fair, has been done better on other recordings. But this was my introduction to "The Fairy's Kiss: Divertimento," and I have to say that even hearing other recordings that I prefer for technical reasons, this reading is terrific. The wild, schizophrenic string playing at two key points during the Danses suisses is a great wake-up call, and the orchestra plays feistily throughout. My only regret is that the recording wasn't preserved better with age, as there is too much white noise for my taste. But if you don't mind that, I definitely recommend Reiner's interpretation of the Stravinsky.