Mary Esterheld wrote: >While browsing in HMV I saw a whole rack of EMI CD's of the Philly Orch. >with Muti conducting for $3.99 each. I believe that beats even NAXOS price >but I don't know what the implication is. to which Deryk Barker growled: >Judging by the few I have - Mahler 1, Beethoven 3, Schubert 9 IIRC - >that's about all they're worth. An assessment I must agree with. I remember being excited by my early experiences of Muti but what I know of his Philadelphia recordings are lacklustre, including the recording quality. Not surprising to see them turning up in the bargain bins. Richard Pennycuick [log in to unmask]