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Classical Bargain Box Sets

Forgot to put this box set here so doing it now.
7CD set is £11.29
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06W2M9SGY?tag=shtv.uk-21
 
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I'm currently playing the final disc of this epic 50 Great Recordings box set: the final disc being Beethoven's 4th and 5th symphonies by Thielemann/Weiner Philharmoniker. Unlike the first 25 CDs that contain 4 discs I'll never play again because the music and/or recording wasn't up to scratch, as it were, I'm pleased to say that there are no CDs in this half of the collection that I'll never play again. Admittedly, most of the music in the second half falls into what I call the compatible zone - music that I can get on with, but which doesn't really get me going if you know what I mean - but there are a few gems that stand out nonetheless. Unfortunately, I've forgotten which discs are gems and which are not, but that's not a problem: the main purpose of the first sweep through the box set is to identify the duds, whereafter I can begin to dig out the diamonds till I've gathered a collection of 'great recordings' of my own curation. But first, I must make a start on this Richter box set that I apparently bought in July 2017 :)


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One left at Amazon for £25.66. I had the last-but-one!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I595C6U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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Thanks, fixed it. I keep forgetting the rather naff Amazon iPad ‘share link’ puts a plain text title ahead of the actual code.
 
Thanks Tony L, ordered.

I must admit that I am no great fan of Boulez's own 'pizzicato music'. but am going through the discs here, and it is early days

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BLDHPZS/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

I am interested in his interpretation of other composers' music and your recommendation should provide good examples
 
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I have that box and agree he can be hard going at times. I think it is fair to say his real reputation and legacy is as a champion and great conductor of 20th century music. He’s certainly the go-to guy for Schoenberg etc in a lot of respects. I have this Sony box and it does not disappoint.
 
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