I'd like some opinions regarding period instrument performace of Classical
period music, especially Beethoven. I have long argued that for the
nuances of the works of this time to be fully realised its no good
listening to old Alfred Brendel and Karajan/BPO recordings. For me modern
methods of playing (eg copious amouts of vibrato on the strings) and the
instruments themselves are inapropriate (eg I suggest a piano by Graf circa
1820's if far more suitable for exploring the possiblities of Beethoven's
piano music than a modern Steinway).
Thanks,
Rod