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Now this for a probable heated debate and a really problematic choice.

I listened again to both today. And I have to admit the choice is really much less simple than I previously thought.

Here are recordings 2 and 3:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yOicWK05pWk

http://www.youtube.com/v/4ksVduF2rr4

Personally I would go for
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510jBN9NaOL.jpg)
>:D

Seriously,  "historical" recordings do not usually cut it for me, especially those prior to 1950.  The sonics take too much away to let any musical virtues come through, and I end up thinking them no better than half a dozen other newer recordings.

I remember liking live 1941 more than studio 1941. Live one being 19.04.1941.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410J86NDSXL.jpg)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tchaikovsky-Symphony-Concerto-Piano-Orchestra/dp/B0000269IR

Don't think I ever heard 1943.

Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 13, 2014, 02:07:55 PM

Seriously,  "historical" recordings do not usually cut it for me, especially those prior to 1950.  The sonics take too much away to let any musical virtues come through, and I end up thinking them no better than half a dozen other newer recordings.

OK I understand what you're saying, but this was really about the two three Horowitz / Toscanini performances... I'd not even go with Horowitz if we talked about the general discography of the concerto ;)

Quote from: Drasko on December 13, 2014, 02:20:41 PM
I remember liking live 1941 more than studio 1941. Live one being 19.04.1941.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410J86NDSXL.jpg)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tchaikovsky-Symphony-Concerto-Piano-Orchestra/dp/B0000269IR

Don't think I ever heard 1943.

Crap, I forgot about the 1941 live one. I'm adding it.
But thanks of course, this means I get to listen to a third version (just have to find where I put it...)
It does not seem to be available on Youtube though...