I'm brand new to the list, so forgive me if you covered this topic
recently.

I would like to hear a number of opinions about what is the best recording
of Stravinsky's *Le sacre du printemps* (Rite of Spring), with
explanations.

I am partial to the NYPhil/Bernstein; the texture has good clarity,
the solos are excellent, and I appreciate the quick tempi in the climax
movements.  I also love the over-romanticized fourth movement (Spring
Rounds), even if Stravinsky probably wouldn't.

I also like Chicago/Ozawa, and Columbia/Stravinsky.  For the opening
bassoon solo alone, I'm undecided, but Orchestra of St.  Luke's/Craft
is nice.  Comments?

Thanks,
Thomas Jerde
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