Bob Draper writes:

>I have been surprised at the way some list members are so obsessed
>with purchasing multiple copies of the same work in order to
>chase that dream of  a performance of absolute perfection.

How else get into the subtleties of a piece of music? I become
uncomfortable when someone requests a recommendation for the 'best'
performance of a work.  Get a good one and learn the music.  For me, a
non-musician, differences in style, my mood, and performers can be better
appreciated after learning a performance.

Recently there was a discussion of the Brahms Sextets with comparisons of
the L'Archibudelli and Stuttgart Soloists recordings.  I got them both.
Very different.  Very good.  Great listening.

Regards,

Tom Connor