Allan Kohrman wrote:

>Of the three versions you mention, the Vegh is easily the best.  Among the
>others, the Budapest (early 50's), the Fine Arts, the Cleveland, and the
>Tokyo are the most moving.

No no no, don't buy the Budapest fifties recording, it's pales in
comparison with their effort from the thirties - which is not a restrained
approach either.

>Try the Budapest if you enjoy a restrained approach (only Opus 18 is
>available), the Fine Arts if you like angst, the Tokyo if you prefer
>virtuosity, the Cleveland if you want a truly superbe first violinist.
>All in all, I would recommend the Vegh if you can find it, with the
>Cleveland a second choice.  But we are fortunate to be blessed with
>so many fine versions.

I am happy to agree with your last sentence.

Philip