At a glance the only difference that I can make out between the two sets is the presence of a seventh disc of interviews with the maestro.Diapason wrote:I think he might have. The disc I have is from the digital era, and I suspect is from this set:
http://www.amazon.fr/Beethoven-Symphoni ... 800&sr=8-7
Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
Re: Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
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Re: Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
Yeah. Reading around it would seem that the other one is from the 70s, but the digital one is the one to have. More (mixed) reviews on amazon.com here.
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Re: Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
Yeah, people seem to either love or hate Solti's work, some seem to feel that he could do nothing right. I am one of those who loves his musicmaking.Diapason wrote:Yeah. Reading around it would seem that the other one is from the 70s, but the digital one is the one to have. More (mixed) reviews on amazon.com here.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler
Re: Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
I have his older Beethoven 9 on LP. I've always found it very enjoyable.
Re: Opinions sought on Solti/CSO Beethoven recordings.
There are two Solti/CSO box sets and the first one has got the proverbial thumbs up on CMG.
"To appreciate the greatness of the Masters is to keep faith in the greatness of humanity." - Wilhelm Furtwängler