Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

May I ask what instrument you play? If the aim is to use the recording as a reference for your own performance, I would strongly suggest that you also consider the various recordings based on the presence in the orchestra of a particularly strong player on your instrument. By default, a particularly strong player on any instrument will likely be playing on a recording that is, overall, if not the best, at least good.

@frogman I will be playing the 1st Violin part. I know that Solti and the CSO made good recordings, but with a lot of brass. Would It be better to listen to a European orchestra’s performance?

By all means listen to one of the great Russian orchestras playing the music. Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky (Kirov Ballet) Theater Orchestra on Decca for string playing probably as close to what Tchaikovsky envisioned as it gets. Great Decca audio quality to boot. For a more American take on the music and less dynamic , but simply gorgeous string playing check out the Philadelphia Orchestra’s recordings with Muti or Ormandy.  Have fun and good for you for doing your homework! 

Thanks for the suggestions!

You’re welcome.  Remember, be flexible;  the concert master (you?) and conductor are the boss.