Recordings That You Are Considering

[kishnevi]

Quite tempted by this:

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Give in to temptation.  And not just this one, but the entire series, at least what's been released to date.

And then cross your fingers that EMI contract or no,  Petrenko completes the cycle.

[Brian]

Quite tempted by this:

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That's my favorite Ninth (the way Petrenko teases the finale's main theme gets me every time), but the Fifth is probably the least important performance in the cycle so far, and in the least impressive sound. Now... Jeffrey's otherwise right; the series as a whole is truly fantastic.

[Mandryka]

Moravec and Bělohlávek  playing Mozart PC20

[madaboutmahler]

Also tempted by this one:

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As it's Karajan, you may as well buy it, Ilaria.

Give in to temptation.  And not just this one, but the entire series, at least what's been released to date.

And then cross your fingers that EMI contract or no,  Petrenko completes the cycle.

That's my favorite Ninth (the way Petrenko teases the finale's main theme gets me every time), but the Fifth is probably the least important performance in the cycle so far, and in the least impressive sound. Now... Jeffrey's otherwise right; the series as a whole is truly fantastic.

My favourite Ninth as well. But I'll also agree that the 5th is the least special performance in the cycle so far, although still rather good. I think you should buy it Ilaria, and as Jeffrey says, the rest of the cycle so far as well!

[Mirror Image]

Also tempted by this one:

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That's a good one, Ilaria. I don't think I own this recording. I own the one that's coupled with Stravinsky's Rite of Spring:

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Obviously, it doesn't contain Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 "Classical", but it does contain the excellent 5th.

[Lisztianwagner]

As it's Karajan, you may as well buy it, Ilaria.

But naturally, that's why I'm considering it!

My favourite Ninth as well. But I'll also agree that the 5th is the least special performance in the cycle so far, although still rather good. I think you should buy it Ilaria, and as Jeffrey says, the rest of the cycle so far as well!

Thank you for the suggestion, I think I'll definitely end to buy this recording for Christmas, I saw it at a very low price I agree with the comments, Petrenko's performances are incredibly beautiful, incredibly expressive, and they're certainly worth listening.
John mentioned it, I might also think over Karajan's Prokofiev/Stravinsky CD

[Lisztianwagner]

I own the one that's coupled with Stravinsky's Rite of Spring:

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Obviously, it doesn't contain Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 "Classical", but it does contain the excellent 5th.

This recording seems to be excellent, I may look for it

[jlaurson]

That's my favorite Ninth (the way Petrenko teases the finale's main theme gets me every time)...

What's the competition to the 'favorite-spot', in your case?

[Mirror Image]

This recording seems to be excellent, I may look for it

I listened to the Prokofiev 5th performance not too long ago and it was very good. The Rite of Spring in Karajan's hands is quite from any interpretation I've heard. He tries to smooth over the music's rough edges and, for me, this doesn't work too well.

[Brian]

What's the competition to the 'favorite-spot', in your case?

Kreizberg, Bernstein, Barshai, Fricsay, and someone unimpressive with the Freiburg Philharmonic that MusicWeb sent me. Not the stiffest competition, to be sure, though there are a couple big names.

[jlaurson]

Kreizberg, Bernstein, Barshai, Fricsay, and someone unimpressive with the Freiburg Philharmonic that MusicWeb sent me. Not the stiffest competition, to be sure, though there are a couple big names.

Fricsay has a DSCH-9? Where do I find that?

In any case, try the DSCH-9 with Zdenek Kosler (Chant du Monde, coupled with the 'fake' Prague Mravinsky 5th) if you get the chance. (Probably same as this.)

[mc ukrneal]

Fricsay has a DSCH-9? Where do I find that?

In any case, try the DSCH-9 with Zdenek Kosler (Chant du Monde, coupled with the 'fake' Prague Mravinsky 5th) if you get the chance. (Probably same as this.)

This one...
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[not edward]

Fricsay has a DSCH-9? Where do I find that?

In any case, try the DSCH-9 with Zdenek Kosler (Chant du Monde, coupled with the 'fake' Prague Mravinsky 5th) if you get the chance. (Probably same as this.)

Seconded enthusiastically on Kosler in the 9th--I've been singing the praises of that recording for a long time: vigorous and energetic yet very aware of the darker underside of the work. One of those outstanding recordings that seems to fly perpetually under the radar.

[Todd]

The only thing to consider here is whether to buy it the day it comes out, or wait a day or two.

[Karl Henning]

Ooh, where do you find this, Todd?

[Karl Henning]

Ah, here. To be released ii.2012

[Karl Henning]

Hmm, that packaging won't work for me;  all the Kremer/Argerich programming duplicates the box below.  And I already have the singleton Maisky/Argerich disc below.

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[North Star]

The only thing to consider here is whether to buy it the day it comes out, or wait a day or two.

Indeed. Thank goodness I don't own more than the Prokofiev violin sonatas from that box.

[Florestan]

I've been in a very baroque mood lately. I need a change (actually, no I don't). Any opinion on these recordings?

[Karl Henning]

I've a different recording of the Ginastera string quartets, so I cannot directly comment, Andrei; but I find them fun pieces, and the Cuarteto Latinoamericano must play them well.