[EdwardBast]

For complete sets I second Techniquest's recommendation of Barshai with the WDR Sinfonieorchester — got it for like $20. I would prefer having Kondrashin if I had another $200 to spend. I especially like his 6th. Haitink I like too.

 

[EdwardBast]

From left field: Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra does DSCH's 10th at the Proms back in 2007. A tremendous performance! Maybe someday Gustavo will do a complete cycle...

I heard him conduct it with the New York Phil about a decade back - Not quite as loud as the double orchestra he employed with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, but a creditable effort nonetheless.

 

[EdwardBast]

Whom I really miss here are Kondrashin and Rozhdestvensky, who else than really Russian condutors for Shostakovich?
Kondrashin is pure, raw, also due to the recordings! But wonderfull.
Rozhdestvensky is just fenomenal!

Yes, Kondrashin would be my first choice - if only I could afford him. I especially love his 6th.