Klarinet Archive - Posting 000429.txt from 1998/10

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Brahms Recording
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 08:53:00 -0400

I agree. The Brahms recordings are outstanding. It is well worth it to
seek out the old Szell/Cleveland recordings. These recordings are a
model of great orchestral playing, and many are available at budget
prices. The new reissues however, sound much better in many cases, as
some of the mastering on the budget series had an inferior sound
quality. The Great Performances series on LP for example had an enhanced
treble that often gave a steely sound to the orchestra. The new ones
restore the warmth and beauty to the orchestra's sound.

Ed

peter.stoll@-----.ca wrote:
>
> I haven't heard the Schumann or Dvorak recordings David Hattner mentioned,
> but after his previous posts I made good on an old promise to myself to
> seek out the Brahms Symphonies with Marcellus and Cleveland/Szell. Found
> a box set of LP's and was stunned; great sound, magnificent playing, and
> tempi that flow and breathe just right. I can imagine different
> interpretations, but not any better. I envy those who heard the
> orchestra live in that period, and thanks David for reminding us of these
> recordings.
>
> Peter Stoll
> Instructor, Univ.of Toronto

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