Many have recommended the Gergiev. While I liked the performance, I
found the recording a little too unnatural in its reverberence. A
recording worth exploring. Amongst my 10 or so different versions, I
still prefer the Celibidache with Stuttgart on DG. He is blessed with
a wonderful violinist and despite Celibidache's reputation for being
lugubrious, the tempi here is just right for me. The recording is clean
and detailed. Whenever I want to immerse in this music, I always put
this one on.
Usama Amin
Membership Manager
WPAS