...having listened to one of the 'complete EMI recordings' boxsets I purchased a while ago I have realised I really like beethoven. Some recommendations for recordings to purchase please.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000063WRQ/?tag=pinkfishmedia-20
I know for a fact this was engineered using only a jecklin disc and a pair of omnis... the epitome of a "purist" recording. Superbly engineered by simon eadon.
Grammy, etc. one of my references for how a chamber ensemble should sound....., how a recording of such should be, etc..
I would caution against Brendel, by whom I've never been convinced.
Seconded. Excellent performance and superb recording.
The Kempf mono would be my goto as a first recommendation. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0000012XC/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21
How does the Kempf mono stack up against his 1965 stereo?
There was an article in BBC music magazine in which contemporary conductors gave their recommendations and the unanimous vote was for Carlos Kleiber (on DG).
OK, have bought a couple of thos and will see how I go.
I think as I have quite a few older recordings in the 3 different EMI box sets I have that I would also like some modern, high quality, dynamic CDs with good performances thrown in for good measure. Am I asking too much?