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