Don Satz wrote:

>I acquired a Nicolai disc of his symphonic music a few months ago and
>enjoyed it very much.  I'm interested in his opera, The Merry Wives of
>Windsor, although recordings appear to be infrequent.  Also, Koch has
>recorded a disc of his Mass in D and another disc containing his Te Deum.
>
>Any recommendations? Concerning the opera, I'd prefer not to go with a
>selections disc.

The Te Deum is one of my favourite choral works.  After waiting
unsuccessfully for DG to re-release their version from the late 60s, I
succumbed to the Koch version in question when I found it in a storea few
months ago.  The fillers are so-so, but I was more than happy with the
version of the Te Deum.  I think you will be too, Don.

Richard Pennycuick
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