Roger Hecht writes: >I'm interested in reading opinions of Werner Jacob's recordings of >Bach organ works--as a set, not in terms of individual performances. I find the set largely a 'hit or miss' affair. Often, Jacob is rather stodgy with his slow tempos and rounded contours. But sometimes he displays enhanced vitality and delivers absolutely transcendent interpretations. Overall, his playing has a 'sweet' quality to it that will appeal to some more than others. I think the set sells for a little over $100 for the 16 discs. That's a big price tag, although it comes out to less than $10 per disc. The Lionel Rogg set on Harmonia Mundi, less complete than the Jacob, only costs about $50 and is much more rewarding to me. Unfortunately, the Rogg doesn't seem to be in print currently - I'm confident it will re-emerge soon. My next favorite set would be the Herrick on Hyperion that costs almost $200 - a price one could gag on. Don Satz [log in to unmask]