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Donald Satz <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:28:31 PST
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Peter Goldstein wrote:

>I'm starting to get into Shostakovich, and I wondered if anyone had any
>insights on the relative merits of the various recorded symphony cycles:
>Haitink, Kondrashin, Rostropovich, and anyone else you know of.

Some folks prefer Shostakovich well-buttoned and smooth, but I
prefer his music on the rough-and-ready side.  Kondrashin fills the bill
perfectly, although the recorded sound is something to deal with.  I have
been slowly acquiring the Haitink recordings on Decca, and the sound is a
big improvement on Kondrashin; Haitink might be a good mainstream choice.
Maxim Shostakovich has recorded quite a few of the symphonies and provides
many insights.  I'm not familiar with the Rostropovich set, and I've also
been interested in the Wigglesworth emerging series on Bis.  But, I always
come back to Kondrashin which has been issued in various reincarnations.
I have no idea if it's currently available.

Don Satz
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