In Reply to: Speaking of Prokofiev posted by Hornlover on September 19, 2016 at 08:46:37:
I haven't heard the Litton multi-channel performance on the BIS label yet (which I suspect I'd probably prefer most of all), but one of the standard recommendations for this work is the Reiner/CSO recording. I agree that it's a great recording, especially as heard via its Classic Records SACD incarnation:
Another excellent recording that's probably "under the radar" for many listeners is the Fedoseyev recording on the Exton label:
Truth be told, I haven't heard a recording of Lieutenant Kije that I don't like - heck, I even like the Ozawa/BPO version!
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Follow Ups
- I've got a standard recommendation and a dark horse - Chris from Lafayette 09:28:43 09/19/16 (8)
- RE: I've got a standard recommendation and a dark horse - Amphissa 18:43:05 09/19/16 (7)
- I love Fedoseyev! - Chris from Lafayette 20:02:25 09/19/16 (6)
- RE: I love Fedoseyev! - Amphissa 02:35:46 09/20/16 (5)
- Yes - I have two Fedoseyev Scheherzades too - Chris from Lafayette 09:00:24 09/20/16 (4)
- Different tastes -- we all got em [nt] - Amphissa 09:53:47 09/20/16 (3)
- At least we do agree about the Pavel Kogan Scheherazqde [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 10:18:26 09/20/16 (2)