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I'd say that the degree of HIP level means little as compared to the level of music making, and I believe that with Robert Shaw, as with others such as Corlyss' reference to Colin Davis, that comes first. I can't add to the discussion of Robert Shaw recordings - I find that the only representation I...

This is welcome news, and will add much valuable information to CMG. So let me say Welcome, Indeed. We can learn much from our new member, and I look forward to Peter's posts. I've always had the sense that two instruments are the most expressive in the orchestra - the cello and the oboe. Do I hear ...

A qyuote from The Kiplinger Letter, April 15: " The U.S.will deploy a misile defense system, probably by 2009., But it won't be easy. Sevefal more setbacks are likely before anything close to a reliable missile shiels is ready to operate. And costs will continue to mount - about $8 billion a year. O...

Corlyss, isn't it strange that none of the right-wing antifilibusterers have thought of mentioning FDR's notorious court-packing plan? Ix it becauise it's too much like theirs? Oh I know I'll get a lot of nitpicking answers from the defenders of extremist judges, trying to show in what detail they d...

Remember FDR's "Day that Will Live In Infamy" - that was December 7th, 1941. It was a Sunday afternoon broadcast - the NY Philharmonic's regular broadcast - when Rubinstein played the Brahms Second Concerto, and the horrible news from Pearl Harbor interrupted and ultimately drowned out the music. I ...

If I'm not mistaken (and I can't take the time right now to Google the question) Cortot was born in Switzerland - so his move there might have sonsituted a return "home.""

Hats off, Ralph - a great post, and a balanced one. And as to the subject of great men, I understand and agree with Pizza's appreciation of the men he mentioned. But in the context of the times, my vote has to go to those two, with all their failings , who played the leading roles in forestalling th...

Corlyss: I get your point regarding FDR and his failings with respect to helping European Jews, to mention one often discussed aspect of his shortcomings in this area. But I think it is a sort of cynicism to say that he was just a political animal, with no thought about the serious challenges of the...

I guess that this boils down to a discussion of politics. And my sense is that in all the years since FDR, I have not seen politics sink to the level we're seeing now. And I believe it has something to do with what party has been in control for all this time. DeLay is the poster child for the presen...

I've just happened on to this thread, and I don't know whether I have anything to contribute that would matter to either side here. But Pizza's and Frank's contributions - statements of principle, really, remind me of an experience many years ago when I had a customer in Virginia with whom I was on ...

Yeah, but you know which way he balance has swung lately - time to swing it back.

And let's face it, without politicians we'd be stuck - with what?

One caution about Hastert: As I recall, DeLay put him up for Speaker - so he may be to some extent in DeLay's pocket.

To the whole rotten bunch - good riddance, without delay! (Or wiithin the parameters of constitutional procedures.)

Lance: I just checked my catalog and find that Remington LP. Haven't looked for it yet physically, but I assume it should be here - I generally don't lose of misplace that sort of thing. Another odd recollection: on my 21st birthday I took part in a recital with a soprano in Paterson, NJ, in which I...

But Richter didn't bang, did he?

Sorry, Lance - but that was too tempting as a pun!)[/u]

Just a word to say that it's nice to see you back, Cheniston - and I hope your bad health episode is well behind you.

I had meant to report an event that bears on this subject when the hacker struck. We were fortunate to "win" some free tickets (as subscribers) to a Philharmonic concert featuring Bach (the first and final Contraapunctus from the Art of the Fugue and the concerto for Oboe and violin) and Messiaen's ...

No one can "do it all." James Levine has left anm indelible mark on the Met - did anyone ever har of the Met Orchestra before him? Add to that his symphonic work with teh Chicago orchestra and his versatility in style and genres, and I get the feeling that he is THE genius of his generation, as co d...

Of course, Dick Ostrich could be Dick Bouquet - depending on whether you prefer flora or fauna.

Or Johnny Flower Bunch the Elder (or Younger?)

I certainly did not share John Pauls' beliefs or policies. But there is no doubt in my mind that he was a great man. And the passig of such a man has an impact, whether you're on his side or not.

If the leaders of all factions were of the calibre of this man, the world would be a better place.

I also have the Reger concerto on LP (by Serkin père.) I also seem to remember hearing it performed by Peter Serkin, and not thinking much of it. But I never heard of Rudolph playing Prokofiev.

The Aeschbachers were a Swiss family of musicians - apart from the name being somewhat common in Switzerland. Adrian was the oldest of three brothers and made quite an eminent career, particularly in Europe. When his brother Rudolf settled on a pianist's career, Adrian (or Adrian's wife?) saw to it ...

Then there was Olga Samaroff, who married Leopold Stokowski (for a while.) Would he have married the original tag, Lucy Hickenlooper?

Brudce Hungerford made his mark in several areas. Mark remained just Mark.

Enough said.

Ralph, it would be a privilege to take up your offer of mediation - but I can't because there is no controversy. Mr. Anstendig will do whatever he likes, and I will defernine what I react to - or not. He did state that he was "fascinated" by my offer when I made it - but that means as much as anythi...

Dave: I saw your listings of the Rachmaninoff pianists but somehow missed the small print in which you listed Ogdon ans Ohlsson for the Busoni. My error. I did manage to see it the second time aroung, though.

Overruled. Again someone can't keep the facts straight. I never called anyone an antisemite. Neither did Donald, who, BTW, points out that I'm the senior Semite here. I suggest that before kicking the discussion to a higher apellate level, counsel and the publich at large consult the facts laid out ...

That's nothing to joke about.

No problem.

Who was the pianist?

It finally happened - the contact its resuned. So I can tell you that since the records I sent you have not found an appropriate home, just send them back to me, prepaid and in good condition. And you can take your inspiration where you can. And that will be the end of Mark Anstendig as far as I am ...