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Re: Bad Orchestra in Böhm's 1966 Tristan



They are both the same  Richard
"Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> A couple of months ago, I bought Karl Böhm's oft-recommended 1966
> recording of Tristan and Isolde. However, I couldn't help but notice
> that the orchestra screws up badly during the prelude. For example,
> the violins are too loud, and there is way too much vibrato. I haven't
> read anything about this, but the Penguin Guide hinted at it by saying
> that the orchestra "isn't always immaculate."
>
> However, I'm wondering if there was just something wrong with the CD.
> The recording I own is the 1992 Philips, not the more commonly owned
> 1997 DG. Is there a difference?





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