Post by Lawrence ChalmersJust curious here. What sets of the numerous do you recommend? Dave Hurwitz's top choice is on a Sony cheap set by Wand. I own only two: Steinberg's and
Cluytens, so far enough for me for now. I'm looking for a possible set in newer sound and consistent performances.
Hi Lawrence & Crew,
I, ever the compulsive acquirer (preferable word: collector) of the pieces I love, have the following complete Beethoven symphony sets, in no particular order. (Also have many individual discs too, of course.) This year my favorite has probably been the Hyperion Mackerras.
Kubelik DG, various orchs
Karajan EMI Philharmonia
Karajan DG BPO
Kletzki Supraphon Cz PO
Mackerras, EMI/CfP; Hyperion
Scherchen, in Scribendum box
Pletnev, Rus Nat DG
Nelsons- Ens Orch De Paris, Ambroisie
Rattle EMI
Schuricht EMI
Immerseel, Anima Eterna- ZigZag
Thielemans, Sony
Skrowaczewski, Oehms
Cluytens EMI France
Walter, Sony/Columbia; also 1943-54 Andromeda
Toscanini. Music & Arts box
Hickox, ASV, N Sinf England
Hanover Band, Nimbus
Tremblay- Analekta
Jochum LSO, Ditsky reissue; also DG VPO + Bav RSO
Liebowitz, Scribendum set (first 9th I ever loved, on Chesky then); even the caterwauling of Mvt 4 was wonderful)
DVD: Gielen, EuroArts
and probably some others
Steve Koenig
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