Joseph Previte wrote concerning recordings of Haydn's piano sonatas:

>My preferred versions include the 4 disc Brendel set, Richter's on
>Decca, Pletnev on Virgin and various other individual performances.

I think Joseph's choices are excellent.  I would just add Ax on Sony,
Ranki on Hungaroton, and Schiff on Teldec.  As best I remember, no list
members have thought poorly of the two Ax recordings.  I believe I'm the
only list member who commented on Ranki.  As for Schiff, John Dalmas was
not impressed, but I thought Schiff was outstanding and in the Brendel
mode.  I'd be interested in Joseph's view of Schiff/Haydn.  As always,
"Different strokes for different folks".

Think Positive!

Don Satz
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