Buy for DVD alone, December 6, 2008

Charles Dutoit is an amazing conductor and has done a lot of good for Classical Music by leading the pack in utilizing CD as a medium back. This is a broad CD collection, including some old war horses (Rite of Spring, Pictures at an Exhibition) as well as some lesser known French pieces (Les Biches). All the music is wonderfully recorded, interpreted, and played. However, what REALLY makes this set shine is the additional DVD featuring Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" and "Classical Symphony." I assure everyone, it is worth purchasing for the DVD alone. The rest of the music is a great addition.

If you like dance and ballet, then get this boxset for the DVD alone. The antics for Prokofiev's 'The Classical Symphony' are entertaining enough. However it's the 40mins or so of the Romeo & Juliet Suite that is so wonderful. This is dancing & choreography of the absolute first rank, a truly wonderful achievement for all those involved.