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I know we're talking apples and oranges here, but I really liked his recent New Year's concert from Vienna. Heck, I didn't even know he was still alive!
I have an ancient recording of Shostakovich 12 by him which is pretty good. Like you, sbugala, I didn't realize he was still alive!
I love Shostakovich's music, but the 12th is pretty bad. Pretre gives the work a nobility it doesn't really deserve.
when it comes to Shostakovich, are you sure you guys aren't confusing Pretre for Andre Cluytens?