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Felix Delbrueck wrote:
>Aaron Rabushka mentioned Gieseking and 'a splendid collection of Mozart
>piano music that he did for EMI'. I've heard very bad things about G.'s
>studio Mozart - lifeless, tired, roccoco, 19th-century Dresden china, etc,
>but I haven't heard it myself (too expensive to buy a whole collection
>whose value is doubtful). Any other opinions on it?
I would call it elegant, idomatic, aristocratic and energetic. I have loved
this set for years and think very highly of it. Borrow a sample from
someone and judge for yourself.
This brings me to one of my major pet peeves about many a music lover.
What ever happened to going to the record store and grabbing something
totally unknown to you and giving it a try just for adventure?
Oh yes, I have heard all the arguments." I don't want to spend $18 on
something unknown to me. " That's hog puckey. I don't know of a reputable
record chain on the planet that wouldn't refund a good customer's money or
at least allow and exchange if he or she was dissatisfied with a purchase.
In my ten years of record retail, I learned to absolutely detest
that damned Penguin Guide because of all the lemmings that wouldn't
buy groceries without first consulting that putrid book. Moreover, I
considered the Penguin disciples a lower lot than those who give money
to televangelists because they simply couldn't think for themselves.
For heaven's sake, let's have a little adventure around here. Go to the
store and buy something totally off the wall. You might find yourself in
love with a totally new branch of music and hate yourself for having passed
it over for so long.
Be brave!
Kevin Sutton
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