My father held once a rough discussion with some natives of Washington DC concerning Washington National Symphony Orchestra. They were defenders of Rostropovich, and my father said that Howard Mitchell was a much better director. He recommended me highly his version of Shostakovitch 5th. I haven't heard any Mitchell's recording, but I can assure that Shostakovitch 5th. by Rostropovich with WNSO is crap. Does anyone knows if that symphony by Mitchell is available, and where?. Commentaries are welcome. Pablo Massa [log in to unmask]