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On Thu, Apr 05, 2001 at 06:11:34PM +0200, Kirk McElhearn spake thusly:
> On 5/04/01, at 12:01, Lee Ridgway [log in to unmask] said:
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> >As I say, I've not heard the recording (three WTC sets in my collection are
> >enough!), so comments from those who have heard it may be enlightening.
>
> I find his recording, both books, to be brilliant! The choice of
> instruments gives it a unique character, and his playing is excellent.

I've only heard book one, but I find it really quite boring. Usually
very very metrical, and the rubato just seems *wrong*... Opinions
will vary, undoubtably! But it's not one of my favourites, for sure.

--
Jon-o Addleman

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