Donald Satz ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>Sometimes, I have the feeling that a list member does not like a particular
>work, and the problem is which versions have been listened to.  It's
>probably best to listen to the most outstanding recordings of a work before
>concluding it's not up to speed.  I don't have anything against Haitink's
>or Masur's 9th, but they are well below the best available.

Couldn't agree more, which is why I asked the question.  Problem is, many
of the "big name" modern versions of standard repertoire really are 2nd
rate (or worse) and do nobody any favours.

Deryk Barker
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