Re: Ralph Moore's survey of Frauenliebe und Leben
Thank you, Chris; I have not heard either of those recordings but am happy to take your word for their merits, especially as I am a great fan of Grümmer. When deciding what to include, I tend to start by discounting most of the older recordings, except perhaps for a few classics of which I am aware, as I assume that most of us want a version in best sound as a first choice. That's also why I often categorise my recommendations including "historical"; presumably Phyllis Spur could have featured there - had I but known of her recording. When doing a survey, I try to work my way through reviews by MWI colleagues and acknowledge them, but obviously I miss some - and that's where notifications on the Message Board such as yours come in handy.
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