Bargains

[TBuckley]

Sibelius - Complete Symphonies, Tapiola, Valse Triste - £17.51 inc postage.
San Fransisco Symphony, Blomstedt
Decca, 2006 (4xCD).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304605945082?epid=114655123&hash=item46ebeddcfa:g:9OYAAOSwcO5jA7dA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoMiCWuee1str2FR8bp251%2FZfFSO6wxQ8d2BzIIToSbpDfyyP%2B0%2FBYN6RpjPW7LnAkGklz8BqU73KLS%2FmokGPn8AOP3xjEDR9v3EWChzvBHVT4QwaOUEp%2FqxGprS7A29vWo3eOdsh3y5EXXu2x1329GFS2xgg6oKy9M6QvLyT4h7WMcJ0LojPn12Y7koy2sQ%2BMbeSA%2FNhcVhwgWeCK%2BRnWgg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR86kn5fqYA

[HighlandDougie]

This set seems to include Blu-Ray Audio discs, as well as the CDs. One of the reviews seems to confirm that it is the "deluxe" set which is on offer at a low price. I've just ordered it anyway.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097SQWRCP?ref=em_1p_3_ti&ref_=pe_1229661_733930111

[Dave2002]

This set seems to include Blu-Ray Audio discs, as well as the CDs. One of the reviews seems to confirm that it is the "deluxe" set which is on offer at a low price. I've just ordered it anyway.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...9661_733930111

I need it like i need a hole in the head - but then it's probably very good. Duly ordered!

[richardfinegold]

After agonizing about it for a few weeks I bought Reinhard Goebel/Musica Antiqua Koln box, 75 CDs, for $140.

[Dave2002]

After agonizing about it for a few weeks I bought Reinhard Goebel/Musica Antiqua Koln box, 75 CDs, for $140.

Find it on amazon with ASIN B09RM7L51T.

Currently £108.80 over here.

Track listing here - https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...ion-recordings

You might be tempting me!

Let us know how you get on - the high spots etc. Perhaps I'll put it on my Christmas wish list.

[Bryn]

After agonizing about it for a few weeks I bought Reinhard Goebel/Musica Antiqua Koln box, 75 CDs, for $140.

Though I already have many discs from that boxed collection, the current amazon.co.uk price of £108.80 for 75 CDs does look attractive. No signed art cards, however.

[gurnemanz]

What I like about bargains, apart from the price, is that I am enticed into acquiring recordings of unfamiliar repertoire which I might not otherwise venture into. I hardly knew Clementi Piano Sonatas and have enjoyed investigating a well-priced download (3 hours of music for a fiver) from Presto, vividly played on fortepiano by Constantino Mastroprimiano.

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8025210--clementi-the-complete-sonatas-volume-4

[HighlandDougie]

This set seems to include Blu-Ray Audio discs, as well as the CDs. One of the reviews seems to confirm that it is the "deluxe" set which is on offer at a low price. I've just ordered it anyway.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...9661_733930111

This set arrived earlier - "Deluxe Edition" as promised, as in 3 x CDs, 1 x Blu-Ray Audio, 1 x Blu Ray Video. Fine recording (LSO St Luke's), almost too fine in B/R Audio as it picks up the occasional (but not distracting) vocalisation from Zimerman, who is in sparkling and, so far, unidiosyncratic form. LSO/Rattle attentive accompanists. For the current Amazon price (£11.99) a real bargain.

[richardfinegold]

Though I already have many discs from that boxed collection, the current amazon.co.uk price of £108.80 for 75 CDs does look attractive. No signed art cards, however.

Presto was charging a lot more.
I had about 3 of the discs so not much duplication

[Bryn]

This set arrived earlier - "Deluxe Edition" as promised, as in 3 x CDs, 1 x Blu-Ray Audio, 1 x Blu Ray Video. Fine recording (LSO St Luke's), almost too fine in B/R Audio as it picks up the occasional (but not distracting) vocalisation from Zimerman, who is in sparkling and, so far, unidiosyncratic form. LSO/Rattle attentive accompanists. For the current Amazon price (£11.99) a real bargain.

Mine was delivered a few minutes ago. Very impressive presentation with one of the two Blu-ray discs being Audio only (hi-res stereo and surround) and Video, respectively.

[Dave2002]

I noticed this box set of the Italian Quartet's recordings on Amazon a few days ago. Can't find it on Amazon right now, but Presto also have it at a reduced price.

I'm slightly tempted, though need to check whether I've aleady got most of their recordings - https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...rima-la-musica

The set does include some unusual ones, though.

[gurnemanz]

I noticed this box set of the Italian Quartet's recordings on Amazon a few days ago. Can't find it on Amazon right now, but Presto also have it at a reduced price.

I'm slightly tempted, though need to check whether I've aleady got most of their recordings - https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...rima-la-musica

The set does include some unusual ones, though.

One of the best String Quartet bargains I got recently from Presto was the Complete Schubert from the Diogenes. https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...tring-quartets

Well reviewed by MusicWeb

[Bryn]

I noticed this box set of the Italian Quartet's recordings on Amazon a few days ago. Can't find it on Amazon right now, but Presto also have it at a reduced price.

I'm slightly tempted, though need to check whether I've aleady got most of their recordings - https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...rima-la-musica

The set does include some unusual ones, though.

Along with the Audite box, this looks like a fine supplement to add to the now no longer in the catalogue Philips, Decca, and DG box.

[teamsaint]

I noticed this box set of the Italian Quartet's recordings on Amazon a few days ago. Can't find it on Amazon right now, but Presto also have it at a reduced price.

I'm slightly tempted, though need to check whether I've aleady got most of their recordings - https://www.prestomusic.com/classica...rima-la-musica

The set does include some unusual ones, though.

Cheers.

Search under Prima La Musica.

I just bagged one :)

[Dave2002]

As a result of searching for details of the Italian Quartet set I discovered that Presto is currently having a box set sale.

One of interest to me is Sir Colin Davis Anthology - which seems good value. I know it's not the "best" in all versions, but I think it would be good to have - with 8 SACDs, 4CDs and one DVD.

https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/8039245--sir-colin-davis-anthology

There may be other interesting boxes if anyone cares to search. There are some Icon issues - though I may have those already.