Best recording of Tchaikovsky's 5th

I am looking for a great preformance and recording of Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony.

pal05-31-2003 6:47am

gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,409 posts 05-31-2003 at 09:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sinopoli's 1992 version with the Philarmonia Orch. is surprisingly good (DG). The recording is OK, too. You also get Russian Orthodox easter on the same cd.
meech33 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 05-31-2003 at 11:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have what you need!!!!!!!! The ABSOLUTE BEST recording of Tschaikovsky's Fifth (which happens to be my favorite piece of classical music) is Leonard Berstein & the NY Philharmonic. This piece is done to perfection. Sonically, this disc is unmatched for this particular symphony. I own 4 recordings of this symphony. I think a good runner up would be Valery Gergiev & the Vienna Philharmonic. The sonics on this disc are not so great but I really like the way the orchestra emphasizes the emotion of this piece. Good luck, meech
kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,693 posts 05-31-2003 at 02:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Monteux/BSO/RCA
krusty2k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 05-31-2003 at 04:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 60's DGG pressing with Mravinsky. Rare combination of great sound AND performance!