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Because of the recent threads on MCML and the encouragement of my on-line
friends, I have obtained yet another recording of the string quartets of
Bartok. I am going to make another valiant effort to get my arms around
these. I chose The Emersons on DG. First, it is the recording I had
previously. Second, many of you recommended it. Third, I purchased it
through BMG for under $15.00!
My plan is to bring these into my office and play them as background music
at first. An odd suggestion because I have never encouraged classical
music be used that way -- but I will take that suggestion quite seriously
in an attempt to break through these pieces. I have not had a high regard
for much of the music of the 20th century and perhaps I never will, but my
horizons are expanding and I have acquired a new appreciation for Bartok's
3rd Piano Concerto and his 1st Violin Concerto over the past year, so maybe
it is time to reacquaint myself with his quartets in 1999.
I remain open for any suggestions from list members as I open myself
once again to this listening adventure.
Mark
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