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Karl Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Feb 2005 08:34:58 -0600
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Donald Satz wrote:

>Concerning Hartmann, I have the box set of his symphonies on EMI
>conducted by Ingo Metzmacher and am curious about list member opinions
>of the other complete set on Wergo from the Bavarian Radio Symphony
>Orchestra led by four different conductors.  The set is rather expensive,
>so I'd rather not get it unless the performances are at least equal to
>the EMI.  Thanks in advance.

I don't believe the Wergo set is worth the purchase if you already have
the Metzmacher.  However, if you can pick up the Fricsay version of the
6th, and if you don't mind mono sound...it is a knockout.  The Herbig
performance of the 6th is also good.

Karl

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