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From: fritz@hpfclp.UUCP (fritz)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Tue, 16-Jul-85 17:36:00 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jul 16 17:36:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpfclp!fritz    Jul 16 13:36:00 1985

> /***** hpfclp:net.music.clas / ucf-cs!notes /  9:14 pm  Jul  6, 1985*/
> I am interested in getting your opinions about excellent recordings
> of Beethoven's Ninth.  I have purchased two in the past two years,
> both on compact disc, that I consider very good, but I guess I'm 
> in search of perfection (which I need your help to define, since 
> my musical knowledge is about fifth grade level).  The two I enjoy
> are:
> 		Cleveland Orchestra, Maazel, 1979, 
> 		  ...
> 
> 		New York Philharmonic, Mehta, 1983,
> 		  ...
> 
> /*-----------/*

I have not yet heard any 9th's on CD, but Fanfare gave VERY high marks
to the following:
		
	Dresdener Philharmoniker, Kegel	        (Capriccio/ProArte 100 001-007)
	  (Actually, they gushed over the entire cycle of
	   symphonies.  One major complaint was that they split
	   the 9th over two discs!!  Argh!)

	Berliner Philharmoniker, von Karajan    (DG 410 987-2)
	  I haven't heard this one yet, but plan to soon.


Let us know of any particularly incredible performances you find!

Gary Fritz
Hewlett Packard
Ft Collins, CO
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