I have heard a lot of versions, and while I like the Munch somewhat, I'd say the Telarc/Jarvi version is quite good; if you have an SACD player it's a bonus, as it really has good sound as an SACD, not your old Telarc house sound at all. There was an old Stereophile article years ago comparing the versions at the time (late 80s--Building a Library--back in the days when you had a good classical music review section in Stereophile) which is useful in learning about the various scores out there--some use coronets in the second movement, for example--worth reading, although the recommendations obviously won't include the recent recordings. I'm a little ambivalent about the Dutoit, as I've always felt his recordings, while pristine, lacked the energy and excitement that others have (and that I've heard from him in live concerts). Another good recording, and pretty good interpretation and performance, is the New Jersey Symphony/Macaal on Delos, although it isn't the best I've heard.
Iasi, no Celebidache recommendation on this one? :^)
Iasi, no Celebidache recommendation on this one? :^)