Prokofiev's 3rd is one of the great Sturm und Drang symphonies of all
times. The opening rhythm seems harder to get that you'd think it is.
That aside, I have some very good recollections of recordings led by
Leinsdorf, Abravanel, and Martinon.
Aaron J. Rabushka
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