These are some new recordings which I'll likely succumb to judged by past behavior: Szymanowski String Quartets performed by the Goldner String Quartet on Naxos 8.554315 - I have this repertoire on Denon, but the readings are highly romantic in conception. It's time for an alternative issue. Skalkottas String Quartets Nos. 3 & 4 from the New Hellenic Quartet on BIS 1074 - I remember a list member recommending that I check out this composer's string quartets; here's my opportunity. Grieg/Debussy String Quartets from the Vertavo String Quartet on Simax 1201 - I've been very pleased with the Vertavo recordings of Brahms and Nielsen string quartets and anticipate more of the same. Mahler's 4th Symphony conducted by Segerstam on Chandos 9836 - I pick up most Mahler 4ths, and Segerstam rarely disappoints. Rameau Harpsichord Works from Sophie Yates on Chandos 0659 - Some Bach I recently listened to reminded me of Rameau; this disc comes at a good time. Bach's WTC Book 1 from Robert Levin on Hanssler 92116 - Hanssler routinely issues fantastic keyboard recorded sound; with Bach and Levin added to the mix, this set is a must. Shebalin String Quartets Vol. 2 performed by the Krasni Quartet on Olympia 664. I found volume 1 a major discovery and look forward to this next disc. As an aside, I was very impressed with the recorded sound for Evgeni Koroliov's Bach Keyboard Works disc on Hanssler. In fact, it's about the best sounding piano disc I know. However, the Gramophone reviewer states that the sound is restricted, close, and lacking in ambience. Any opinions, one way or another, about the sound on this disc? Don Satz [log in to unmask]