Donald Scarinci asked:

>There are some DVD performances recorded in 5:1 surround sound that are
>coming out.  I'd love to get Beethoven in surround.  Watching along on my
>big screen is a bonus.  Does anyone have any information on what is coming
>out and what is good?

The "Three Tenors 1994 Concert" DVD [071 123 2] is a technically impressive
example of surround-sound classical music.  Its soundtracks selections are
Digital Stereo, MPEG2 Surround and Dolby Digital (AC-3).

You can also follow this link to read my comments on Sony DVDs of Karajan
concerts:

http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind9903&L=classical&P=R26998

James Kearney
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