Ms. Alsop, 48, directs the Bournemouth Symphony in England, which presents nearly twice as many concerts as the Colorado Symphony, where she served as director.

He made his reputation with the Bournemouth Symphony in England, which accounts for the frequent appearance of Walton and Elgar on his programs.

But the Bournemouth Symphony has just found one.

Britain, where she has been principal conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony since 2002, has been friendlier all along, greeting her with critical praise.

She had already made history in 2002 as the first woman to become principal conductor of a major British orchestra, the Bournemouth Symphony.

The Bournemouth Symphony, which played on Sunday afternoon under its American conductor, Andrew Litton, truly had something to tell us.

This disc is Ms. Alsop's debut recording as music director of the Bournemouth Symphony, a post she assumed last year.

The Bournemouth Symphony, in technically adept, bracing performances, plays like a top-notch orchestra.

The Bournemouth Symphony took her on as principal conductor in 2002, and British audiences and critics have taken notice ever since.

Bournemouth Symphony, Anshel Brusilow conducting.