Bert B. wrote:

>I saw a collection of Shostakovich SQs, I think by the Borodin String
>Quartet, as well as one set with both DSCH's and Prokofiev's Violin
>Concertos.  ... Are these recommended?

Yes and yes. I have both and have listened to them with pleasure several
times.

By the way, I always thought the plural of Naxos was Naxoces.  I have 500
of them, which should make me an authority, you'd think.

Richard, who invites you to visit his music, outdoors and other pages at
http://www.magi.com/~richard/