The recording I have is of Bernstein conducting the Chicago Symphony, which is apt since Chicago has traditionally had a reputation of an amazing brass section.

The recording I have is of Bernstein conducting the Chicago Symphony, which is apt since Chicago has traditionally had a reputation of an amazing brass section. The invasion theme (which Shostakovich later admitted was actually supposed to be a depiction of Stalin) in the first movement is really amazing in that it's a repeating theme (like Bolero) except that it just gets more and more psychotic as time goes on. Really fun recording to listen to.