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[Roehre]

Like the look of this one. Only saw Kubelik once (BRSO, 1980) when he did Mahler 1 and the one I'd like to hear in this set is the Concertgebouw Mahler 5.

Please check this Petrushka. AFAIK Kubelik never recorded Mahler 5 with the Concertgebouw. He did 1 and songs IIRC.
Mahler 5 might be Bavarian RSO or VPO.

[Beef Oven]

My difficulty with Zover is that they do not seem to realize that 'very good' according to Amazon's criteria does not mean several surface marks and/or scratches even if the disc plays perfectly. It may be a hangover from the days of LP but I do not like discs that are marked which is why I only buy cds that are listed as 'very good' or above. As I can't rely on them to accurately describe what they are selling I now very rarely use them - a pity as I have had some very fine condition discs from them.

Fair comment - I recognise what you say. I was relieved that CDs can handle the surface scratches that LPs couldn't. I don't have the sensitivity about this that you have, but Zover are guilty of what you say.

[Nick Armstrong]

Fair comment - I recognise what you say. I was relieved that CDs can handle the surface scratches that LPs couldn't. I don't have the sensitivity about this that you have, but Zover are guilty of what you say.

I bought a used one from them that came with scratches and seemed to have had a sugary drink (I hope that's what it was) spilt on it... It needed a wash with warm water first Looks a mess even now but plays fine.

[PJPJ]

Please check this Petrushka. AFAIK Kubelik never recorded Mahler 5 with the Concertgebouw. He did 1 and songs IIRC.
Mahler 5 might be Bavarian RSO or VPO.

Mahler 5 Concertgebouw 21 June 1951

It's not a studio recording - it's live, and has been on Tahra as well.

[Roehre]

Mahler 5 Concertgebouw 21 June 1951

It's not a studio recording - it's live, and has been on Tahra as well.

Thanks for the correction PJPJ. This one has obviously escaped my attention.

[Petrushka]

Mahler 5 Concertgebouw 21 June 1951

It's not a studio recording - it's live, and has been on Tahra as well.

Thanks PJPJ. This performance is contemporary with Klemperer's famous account of the Resurrection given 3 weeks later.

[Dave2002]

US readers might like this Mozart download set for 99 cents - http://www.amazon.com/Big-Mozart-Box/dp/B00B5Q7M90

[teamsaint]

The Sinopoli /Schoenberg etc set has returned to a more normal price.......

[hafod]

Previously posted on the Haydn thread, this 4cd set of Haydn Divertimenti is now even cheaper at £3.96.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001HU91TI/?tag=goodmusicguideco-21

[Petrushka]

The Sinopoli /Schoenberg etc set has returned to a more normal price.......

Anyone had confirmation of despatch yet?

[Beef Oven]

Anyone had confirmation of despatch yet?

Yes, Amazon confirmed that my set has been dispatched this morning. Arrives tomorrow on Amazon Prime free trial.

UPDATE: I was wrong, it is the one order NOT arriving tomorrow from the several I put in yesterday (6-9 days later). Just spoke to Amazon and complained bitterly! They apologised and asked me to be patient for its arrival


And stop worrying Pet, it's a done deal

[Parry1912]

No, but my Tchaikovsky box arrived this evening!

[Beef Oven]

The Sinopoli /Schoenberg etc set has returned to a more normal price.......

Ruddy Ada!!! £26 now. Team Radio 3 forum did handsomely

Hats off to mb!!!!!

[EdgeleyRob]

The boy done good.
It's like winning the pools,except I don't know what that's like.
Do people still do the pools ?

[amateur51]

Ruddy Ada!!! £26 now. Team Radio 3 forum did handsomely

Hats off to mb!!!!!

Yes indeed. Mind you it has been under £18 much earlier too, but nothing likes mathias' exclusive