Which Tchaikovsky box?

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Ericus Rex

Which Tchaikovsky box?
« on: 10 Aug 2015, 07:10 pm »
Looking for recs on which box of complete symphonies to get.  Lots of choices here.  Thanks!

Photon46

Re: Which Tchaikovsky box?
« Reply #1 on: 11 Aug 2015, 01:43 am »
As you say, lots of choices available. As far as complete sets of symphonies go, I really like Mariss Jansons and Ricardo Muti. The set, though incomplete, that I wouldn't want to live without is Mravinsky's set of the last three symphonies. They are as close to being definitive versions as I could imagine.

Photon46

Re: Which Tchaikovsky box?
« Reply #2 on: 11 Aug 2015, 12:11 pm »
You mention an SACD player in your system profile. If that's still the case I notice that Pentatone has a Pletnev/Russian National Orchestra SACD cycle that is well reviewed. I've not heard that one but I like Pletnev's earlier Tchaikovsky. I might have to get that set myself (although I really don't need another set of Tchaikovsky symphonies :lol:)

Ericus Rex

Re: Which Tchaikovsky box?
« Reply #3 on: 11 Aug 2015, 11:23 pm »
Thanks Photon!  Looks like that SACD box isn't being released until next month.  I am patient.