Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

@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.