For all the negative discussion of the Strauss Ein Heldenleben BAL (which I have not listened to, because I do not like the work), I thought the review of the new Horowitz book-with-CDs, very good in every way. Almost like a little documentary about Horowitz's breakdown and return, and the centrality of Carnegie Hall, while also giving you a very good idea of the contents, through generous examples, some very striking. And, at the end, some serious consideration about who, and for what reasons, would want to buy this (expensive) publication. The two reviewers approach worked fine: it has a longer history in this part of the programme, of course. Erica Jeal mind sounded nervous and in need of support, which she got, tactfully, I thought.
ps: I am not an enthusiast for 'twofer' BALs, however!
ps: I am not an enthusiast for 'twofer' BALs, however!
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