Barshai; Rudolf

Victor Carr Jr

This is a great performance of the Symphony No. 2. Rudolf Barshai elicits lush sounds from the Cologne Radio Symphony yet does not sacrifice detail

David Hurwitz

This is an amazing performance. I have no hesitation in recommending it as one of the half dozen or so best recordings of the work

David Hurwitz September 28, 2025

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