Two days ago, I went to local library and borrowed a copy of Handel's
Esther by Hogwood.
When I got home I found that there was no booklet in the CD case. What was
in its place was a thick Decca catalogue.
In my view an opera CD is useless without a libreto so I went back and
asked for a refund of the borrowing charge $2.88.
The reply was unequivocal "no way you hire cds not booklets". I told
them that the CDs were useless without a synopsis and libretto. To which,
the librarian said "My friends listen without a libretto you don't need it
- no refund" "There was no libretto in it when we got it" Ha Ha, a full
price L'ouseau lyre cd with no booklet.
Who's crazy me or them? Any views?
Bob Draper
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