Jeff Grossman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hello, everyone.  I was hoping that I could get some thoughts from the list
>about a generally good set of the Beethoven symphonies.  I bought a cheap
>set a few years ago, but I'm now at the point where the interpretations and
>quality of the set consistently disappoint me.  I want to get a full-priced
>set, but there are so many options, I have no idea which to choose.

First of all; there will of course supply better recordings generally of
each symphony if individual recordings are chosen, but I think the best
redux one get from complete sets, and they should include a Karajan (1962
is a good one) - or Szell/Cleveland, and Norrington for a HIPset.  I
wouldn't be able to pick just one set.  I would get a nervous breakdown.

Mats Norrman
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