After hearing Prokofiev's "Classical Symphony" in a concert, I decided I had to buy a recording. This is the best one I've heard. All the pieces on this CD are beautifully played, and the performers put a playful air in them when necessary (especially in the Classical Symphony). Shlomo Mintz is absolutely wonderful in the Violin Concerto, as is Martha Argerich in Piano Concerto No. 3. The suite from Romeo and Juliet is superb as well, lyrical and playful. This is a CD I recommend for everybody, even for people who don't usually like classical music.