The Best Swan Lake On CD.

I have owned several CD recordings of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and this most recent purchase is the best I have heard. I have many recordings of Andre Previn, both as a pianist and a conductor. Andre Previn has never let me down. He has a natural feel for everything I have heard him perform. Previn presents Swan Lake totally complete as Tchaikovsky originally composed it, including the two additional numbers in Act III which were added after the 1st performance. The tempos in each number are ideal and the ADD sound is excellent, considering the recording originates from 1976. I would recommend this version highly over the horribly conducted Bonynge. Better is the Sawallisch but I found the 1994 recording too laid back. Bottom Line: Get this recording for its completeness, conducting, and price! --M Dubin See more