Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major

Sergei Prokofiev

Recordings

Top Choice

Herbert von Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic

1966 Part of a coupling with No. 1

Gil's top recommendation (with Symphony 1). 'The playing is fantastic, the sound quality is fantastic... immaculate in their string sound quality.' Has 'all the color and excitement.'

Also Worth Hearing

Serge Koussevitzky / Boston Symphony

late 1940s

A 'historical choice.' They perform 'like it's in their blood. Just really exciting, really spontaneous... indispensable' despite limited sound.