Best "Rhapsody In Blue"?


I'm thinking about either Bernstein or Michael Tilson Thomas. Any opinions on these? Other recommendations? Thanks!
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The Tilson Thomas is indeed one of my favorite. Great sound but more emphasis on the Jazz band, it seemed somewhat off to me.
Bernstein's is tremendous, great sound, great dynamics, great playing.
Would add Lincoln Mayorga's on A Gershwin Celebration CD on Sheffield Labs, probably my overall favorite. It has a quicker pace than Bernstein's but slower than Tilson-Thomas'.
It also has a Russian orchestra that may or may not matter.