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DonKC wrote:You have inspired me to break out Lupu's wonderful Schubert Bb Sonata D 960.. outside of Fleisher, the best I know...

A wonderful piece of music. Don, do you still have the link to your exploration of Schubert's D960?

Seán wrote:

DonKC wrote:You have inspired me to break out Lupu's wonderful Schubert Bb Sonata D 960.. outside of Fleisher, the best I know...

A wonderful piece of music. Don, do you still have the link to your exploration of Schubert's D960?

I would like to read that if possible.

http://donaldopato.blogspot.com/2007/01/inspired.html

I did not mention Lupu's recording then, I do not think I knew it.

I have just read and enjoyed that. Thank you Don.

DonKC wrote:http://donaldopato.blogspot.com/2007/01/inspired.html

I did not mention Lupu's recording then, I do not think I knew it.

A lovely read Don, thank you. I am particularly fond of Kempff's and Clara Haskil's recordings of this wonderful work.

I know that it was not unusual for a recording such as this in the early 1980s but featured on that album were Rene Jacobs, William Christie, Christopher Coin and Konrad Junghanel!!!

I am about to embark upon a small Tchaikovsky odyssey beginning with these strong and powerful performances....

Don't believe I have heard Klemperer in Tchaikovsky, if I have it has been ages. Let us know what you think Fergus.

DonKC wrote:Don't believe I have heard Klemperer in Tchaikovsky, if I have it has been ages. Let us know what you think Fergus.

Yes Don. it is an unusual one. One knows however what one will get with Klemperer; weighty, beefy and studied renditions and so it was with these wonderful symphonies. The Finale of the sixth was lovely.

Another interesting one for those who know their Tchaikovsky....