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What do you listen to when no one else can hear it
The Captain and TenilleI think she’s fabulous in every way. 
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Schubert,I agree.  If there is a spontaneous reaction from the whole audience, that’s fine.But, too often, there’s one exhibitionist who just wants to to be heard. 
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Not for nothing, but in a recorded live performance of a symphony or concerto, who is the guy who screams approval a split second after the last note is played?Does that annoy you as much as it does me?Or am I just a curmudgeon? 
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I promised in my original post to list some favorite LPs, but, since they’re from so long ago I know they’ll be hard to find.So, just generally, I’ll recommend some Living Stereo records with Reiner on Analogue Productions. These are readily avail... 
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I just happened to listen to the same disc yesterday.Great performances and sound. 
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No posts today.Have we already run out of steam? 
Need recommendation for CD transport (not Cambridge)
Just got the Cyrus transport.At first hearing, it’s more detailed than the Cambridge and has better bass.It’s a pleasure to be able to program a selection instead of creeping up to it.And, blessedly, there is  no noise in the pause position, and n... 
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Just listening to Ars Nova recording of L'Histoire du Soldat available on HDTT.Stunning performance and sound from the 1950’s 
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Gs5556,Ordered Schubert trios on your recommendation. 
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+2 for Ivan Moravec.  One of the most underrated of pianists.Wonderful musician.schubert, i agree with you about his Brahms playing. 
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For cello lovers, there’s an incredible, but pricey, set by my favorite cellist called the “Art of Maurice Gendron” on Decca. He was certainly one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, with a tone like liquid gold.  The set contains both h... 
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Thanks to all the contributors.After one day, this site seems to have gotten off to a great start! 
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Whart:I still have some of those original Starker recordings (of Beethoven and Brahms) on Period.schubert:Based on your rave, I’ve ordered the Chung-Lupu recording of the Frank Sonata.(other nice repertoire on the CD also) 
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dweller:Thanks for mentioning the Living Stereo of Reiner’s Mahler 4.I’m listening to it now on the XRCD version. Forgot how wonderful it is. 
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Every and any contribution is welcome!