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Re: Beethoven Symphonies Set Recommendations
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Kevin Sutton <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 26 Jun 2000 01:42:12 -0500
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Robert Stumpf wrote:

>If you must have a set probably Herbert Von Karajan's 1963 cycle is the
>best bet.  It is also nicely priced at around $30.00.  Avoid Harnoncourt.

Avoid Harnoncourt? Hardly!  These recordings are some of the freshest in
the catalog, owing greatly to the youthful Chamber Orchstra of Europe.
Don't dismiss this set until you have heard them.  I think they're
fabulous!

Kevin

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