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Harry Pickett writes:
>My wife is amazed at the fact I buy many interpretations of the same
>work. Also I like comparing the 'new kids of the block' to established
>interpretations, ie Hilary Hahn's Bach.
I find that having many recordings of the same work is more troublesome
with my spouse than the overall volume of recordings. In an attempt to
resolve this to a degree, one day I related to my wife that I was writing
reviews of discs with selected comparisons. She asked to look at one of
the reviews, and I gave her the review I did of Bach WTC Book II piano
recordings. She did try to go through it, but it couldn't have much
meaning since she has no knowledge of the music. I also told her of
my intent to review recordings of Bach's Cello Suites, and related how
I had just received a complimentary copy of a set performed on viola.
After this outpouring of information, I really thought that she had a new
understanding of what I'm up to. She even commented that I'd better have
another viola set for comparison (already had it).
Well, a few days went by, and my wife asked just how many versions of
the Cello Suites I would be reviewing. I told her, "A few". Her serious
reply was - "I thought you only had one, that viola set". I explained
how I would be reviewing modern instrument, period instrument, and viola
recordings, and that one recording wouldn't cut it. Her final response was
- "Sounds very odd to me". That just puts me back to point zero. She has
no idea that I am reviewing 18 sets; if she did, her little heart would
likely start beating furiously and a stroke could be in the offering. So,
out of love for her emotional stabilty and wanting her physical health to
remain strong, I don't think I'll tell her about the 18 versions. That's
the depth of love I have for my woman.
Don Satz
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