Reynier Bordes ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>On 17 Feb.  Tony Duggan writes that there are persistent rumors that this
>symphony will appear on BBC Legends in better sound, but that there were
>some copies left for sale.  Well, I orderded one of the limited copies in
>stock (Music & Arts) and I found the sound very acceptable.  I thank you
>for your recommendation, because it is really "an astonishing performance".
>I think that from now on it will be difficult for me to take Abbado's or
>Klemperer's version or Inbal from the shelves Thanks again.

Welcome to the club!  I was actually in the audience for that performance
and it was only when I heard it again on the CD that I realised why I'd
never been quite satisified with any previous recording I had.

BTW, I deny responsiblity for the coughing in the finale...:-)

Deryk Barker
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