In Reply to: New Masur/Gewandhaus Beethoven Missa Solmenis on vinyl... posted by kuma on June 19, 2013 at 13:31:03:
I think Carlos Kleiber developed a cult reputation partly because he recorded so seldom. I find his much praised Beethoven 5th & 7th more aggressive than I'm usually in the mood for, although they certainly are well done performances of that approach. Like Solti.
Also, once the major British reviewers collectively lionize a performer, the adoration seems to continue perpetually and no one has the guts to offer a dissenting opinion.
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- Carlos Kleiber - Bob Stern 16:04:50 06/22/13 (1)
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