Between the two recordings, Jurowski's is the preferred. His reading is much more patient where Rozhdestvenky is consistently brisk. Jurowski takes the time to illuminate Prokofiev's lush melodies and masterful orchestration. The Hannover musicians also play with exquisite skill. Rozhdestvensky's recording is exciting and urgent, but suffers by comparison in two important ways -- the recording quality is dreadful and the tempi are too fast in many passages. If you grew up on the Rozhdestvensky recording, Jurowski's interpretation will recast the work in an entirely new light. His is an inspired performance that will hopefully reignite interest in this neglected masterpiece.     [Sugi Sorensen]