Richard Tsuyuki wrote:

>In the interest of learning more about period performances, I am seeking
>recommendations.  Specifically, I was wondering if anyone would care to
>recommend *two* recordings of the *same* work, one period and one modern.

May I suggest the work I consider to be the emblem of the HIP movement, and
in any case a "must"?

Bach's Mass in B minor - Karajan vs.  Koopman (Oh, I really wish all wars
were fought this way!)

Roberto Strappafelci