I've mentioned in the past my natural inclination for immediate gratification. But, I actually often exhibit great patience in life. As an example, here are some of the new recordings I want which are not currently available to me: Ravel Piano Concertos - Zimerman(DG), Duchable(Erato). Chopin Piano Concertos - Duchable(EMI). Mozart Piano concertos - Fellner(Erato). Bach - Christmas Oratorio - Suzuki(BIS). Marek Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 - Brain(KOCH). Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 6 - Haitink(EMI). Mozart's Abduction - Christie(Erato). Beethoven Violin Concerto - Zehetmair/Bruggen(Philips). Ireland String Quartets - Hollywood Ens.(ASV). Poulenc Piano Works, Vol. 3 - Roge(London). Haydn Cello Concertos - Kuijken(DHM). Bach Chorales - Herrick(Hyperion). Fibich String Quartets - Kocian Quartet(Orfeo). Haydn Piano Sonatas - Andsnes(EMI). You might think that a person requiring immediate gratification would not take this deprivation lightly. Well, I'm not writing nasty e-mails to web sites, or castigating store managers, or yelling at the dog - I'm just whining to you. Getting serious, the Andsnes/Haydn disc is the one I am most eager to hear. I've loved his playing on previous recordings, and I have a hunch that he might equal Reisenberg and Brendel in this repertoire. So that this posting won't be a total waste, I'm going to print it out and use it as my "guide" for a couple of weeks. I now have a cd player in my car; I can listen to more music than ever. Don Satz [log in to unmask]