Dear All, The latest BBC Music Magazine contains a rather fine live Prom
performance of Shostakovich 4 (BBC Philharmonic / Vassily Sinaisky). It
was recorded on 20th July 2000. Was anyone on the list at the concert?
If you are in the UK a very large magazine/books retail chain is selling
this issue with the CD for 1 cheaper at 2.99. A steal.
I enjoy the Jarvi/Chandos recording the best overall. I do have a
soft spot for the Rosropovich/National SO recording because of the fine
orchestral playing, stunning sound and awesome finale. The Rostropovich
is less manic than other performances but I do not feel that it is at
the espense of overall power.
All the best,
David Harbin
Nottingham, UK