John Smythe:

>noticed, while spending *way* too much money in one of Berkeley,
>CA's 3 huge used CD stores, that there is a new version of Stavinsky's
>"Orpheus"--IMHO one of the composer's most poignant and lovely works.  It
>is performed by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra--pick it up if you haven't
>heard it and money is burning a hole in you pocket.

Another wonderful Stravinsky CD recently on sale from Berkshire couples
"Orpheus" with the complete "Baiser de la fee" in elegant performances by
Robert Craft and the LSO: Koch 3-7276-2 H1.  Such a deal at 6.99? 7.99?
whatever!

Joel Lazar
Conductor, Bethesda MD
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