Nick Perovich responds to Bob Draper: >>It's like Pavlov's dogs. The listener starts salivating in >>anticipation of a performance by Karajan before a note has been >>played. > >Exactly the attitude that characterizes so many members of this list. I'm salivating right now in anticipation of listening to the new disc I just ordered, volume 4 of Russell Sherman's traversal of Beethoven's piano sonatas on the GM label. I better make sure I don't salivate on Bob or Nick. By the way, Sherman's series is outstanding; I'm coming from a preference for my Beethoven to be performed seriously and with a priority on finding the soul of the music. If this sounds good to you, don't delay in buying Sherman. As for Nick and Bob, those guys should get together and compile a list of strong complaints - 100 sheets of 8.5 x 11 writing paper should do the trick. But please guys, don't send me any copies. I've got enough complaints of my own. Don Satz [log in to unmask]