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
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