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Re: Haydn Piano Sonatas
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Dave Gustafson <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 6 Aug 2002 11:33:37 -0500
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Gene Halaburt wrote:

>Has anyone been able to compare the McCabe and Brendel recordings of
>subject works? Comments welcome.

I would recommend the 12 disc set by John McCabe on Decca 443 785.  The
c.d.timings are between 65 and 77 minutes.  He plays a modern piano and
makes the most of the color of the music.  The recorded sound is excellent
and John McCabe provides his own fine notes.

Dave Gustafson
Moline, Illinois

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