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Steven Martin writes:
>To all concerned, Today I swung by a used record store that had a ton of
>used LPs. Unfortunately, I cannot divulge the location of this store since
>it would promptly be swamped with list members scarfing up the same LPs
>that I am planning to buy this weekend. ANYWAY...I saw two copies of a
>Beethoven #9 conducted by Horenstein. I had been unaware of any Beethoven
>by Horenstein. What is the verdict on this recording? They also had the
>Klemperer/Philharmonia Ninth from EMI so I might buy that one instead.
I have a cd recording of this work with the VSO. It has been a while
since I have listened to it; therefore, I cannot go into detail about the
performance. If good sound is a priority for you run away from this one
though. Dropouts and fadeouts abound, especially in the third movement.
Still, the performance has garnered repeated hearings from me, and I am not
overly fond of this symphony. Best advice is that if you love Horenstein,
really love him, go ahead and get it. You will not be disappointed. I
recall seeing this listed at Berkshire Records for $1.99 some time ago.
Don't know if that is still the case.
The Klemperer/Philharmonia Ninth, however, is not Klemperer on his best
day. No drama, etc.
Thomas Heilman
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