Title: Good, but not Great
Product review: Kondrashin was undoubtedly one of the greatest conductors of the 20th Century. His repertoire included Brahms, Beethoven, of course the Russians, and was known for his ability as an accompanist. This recording, live with the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, is interesting if not one of his best performances. This series of releases on Philips, six in all, did not last long in the catalogue and was not especially well received by critics. I found them all worthy of owning, but unless you're a dedicated collector of Kondrashin's recordings, this is one of the lesser issues. I would recommend it at a fair price, but certainly not at the inflated prices you may find here and there. Save your cash--there are many better Eroicas and many better examples of Kondrashin's superb conducting and musicianship.
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