Kar-Ming Chong wrote:

>How could you leave out Brahm's solo piano works?!!?? ;-)  Try
>versions by Kovacevich, Lupu or Katchen.

Those are superb recommendations.  Katchen is my favorite for the Handel
Variations.

>Warning: It might take some time before you really "dig" these works.

That's true with a few of them, but the late piano works and Handel
Varaiations are easy to like at first hearing.

David Stewart wrote:

>what is the feeling about the EMI Norrington recording which I have?

The feeling is good.  I like both Norrington's and Gardiner's recordings.
But, I still consider Klemperer the best, although I opt for Norrington
or Gardiner when I want a zesty experience.

Don Satz
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