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Patrik Enander wrote concerning Jando's Beethoven:
>I was satisfied until I compared to other pianists (John O'Conor,
>Richter, Pollini). I discovered that Jando was too literal, only
>playing the notes, there were not any layers to discover.
I'd place O'Conor below Jando in Beethoven. I just don't think O'Conor
well handles the intensity of Beethoven.
Bob Draper wrote concerning the Roberts/Nimbus set:
>This is a lot better than most people would have you believe.
I don't know what most other people believe, but I think the Roberts set
is the best super budget (DDD) set on the market along with Alfredo Perl
on Arte Nova. Both do a good job, and I love the Nimbus piano sound.
Having said the above, it's important whether a buyer wants just one
recording of each Beethoven piano sonata or intends to have many. If just
one, I don't think that even Roberts or Perl fill the bill. There are so
many great Beethoven sonata recordings at full price, mid price, or in the
historical category that the *one* recording can easily be one the finest
in the discography.
Don Satz
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