For the 4 Seasons my preference goes to the Philips recording of I Musici -- available separately (426 944-2) or, better still in a boxed Vivaldi Edition Vol.2 (456 186-2). IMO both volume 1&2 are excellent.
Praudio: The Dorati Nutracker on Philips is NOT the same as the Mercury one (which I currently prefer): the Mercury is with the London S.O. whereas the in Philips it's the Cenertgebouw.
For the Swan Lake my preference is M Tilson Thomas / London S.O. (Sony Classical). I also like the S Ozawa /Boston S.O. version on DG.
Praudio: The Dorati Nutracker on Philips is NOT the same as the Mercury one (which I currently prefer): the Mercury is with the London S.O. whereas the in Philips it's the Cenertgebouw.
For the Swan Lake my preference is M Tilson Thomas / London S.O. (Sony Classical). I also like the S Ozawa /Boston S.O. version on DG.