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Re: http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2008/May08/Schmidt_buch_CHSA5061.htm

Posted by Peter on May 15, 2008, 5:27 pm, in reply to "http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2008/May08/Schmidt_buch_CHSA5061.htm"
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What gives the reviewer the authority to say:

For now and for all practical purposes this is the leading version of Schmidt's masterpiece.

This review does not drop a word about two more recent recordings by Welser-Möst and especially Harnoncourt - of all conductors.

I have not heard Järvi's version so I can't judge myself but citing nothing but these (in many cases terribly bad) historical recordings raises doubts about the credibility of the reviewer - especially given this grandiloquent judgement.

A more modest stance should suit a lot better.

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http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2008/May08/Schmidt_buch_CHSA5061.htm - Martin Walker May 13, 2008, 12:37 pm
- Re: http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2008/May08/Schmidt_buch_CHSA5061.htm - Peter May 15, 2008, 5:27 pm
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