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Bernard Chasan <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 19 Jul 2005 20:43:33 -0400
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Ann Ozorio writes:

>People who'd genuinely like to learn more would be well advised to
>listen to other offerings.  DFD deserves better.  Indeed, the less
>a person knows, the more important it is to introduce quality and
>to a balanced account of this singer's great career.  This release
>is a marketing gimmick so no doubt it will find its target audience.

And exactly who is the target audience?  The great ignorant masses?
Just a bit patronizing, no?  As it turns out I am quite familiar with
the lieder repertory, particularly Schubert, Wolf, Mahler.  I was pleased
to acquire some DFD on the cheap-no regrets.  Certainly not worth all
the Sturm und Drang.

Bernard Chasan

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