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The Budapest SQ Beethoven seems to be a remastering of the 1951-52 mono set. I have the earlier UA reissue* and enjoy it. I recommend it if you like "historical" recordings of that era, but I don't feel this set is the "last word" on the late quartets. [* When in print it was cheap; funny to see the high Amazon offers now that it's oop, but there'll be no takers with the Sony reissue in the pipeline.]

Under the proposed pitch clock rule, I think the answer could be zero...four "non-pitch balls" to 27 (or however many) batters, then pick each runner off first. But iirc the pitch clock was not adopted by MLB for 2018. Maybe the weird scenario could occur in the minor leagues.

Had no idea how it would turn out, but... Haydn.

Thanks, excellent article. Years ago, when I was more into contemporary classical, I regularly read NewMusicBox, but I stopped and even forgot about the site. I'll have to check it more often.

I feel strongly that fans of the classical genre are at least as judgmental!

! Desert island item.

Thanks. I just noticed this on the Falcon website. Was going to post it, but found your thread.

Will strongly consider this. I enjoyed the recent reissue on Luaka Bop (iir the label c). Disclosure: I've taken up yoga in my advancing years, and have gotten more comfortable with the "woo-woo" spiritual material than some listeners may be.

Thanks. Big fan of DuNann's work. The article seemed strangely familiar...on review I realized that I had read the original article in Stereophile!

No direct knowledge, but the NY Times ran a favorable story.

Balkan political/ethnic history is incredibly complex, with many ugly elements (e.g. Chetniks, Ustashe, various episodes of "ethnic cleansing")...I don't pretend to know enough to comment or pass judgment, and am happy to stay far removed.

The 9th.

Had to make a work trip near a rare semi-local (Kingston, NY) brick/mortar shop. Was pleasantly surprised to find the following CDs (used, very good condition):

Is Academy Records (W. 18th St., Manhattan) still worth visiting? I often shopped for classical CDs there around 20 years ago. I found a website, and Academy appears to still be in business, which surprises me considering Manhattan rents. Website claims that they buy collections, fwiw.

Latest in one of my favorite thriller series. Unfortunately, Kerr recently passed away, so it's also likely the last. Guilty pleasure, I suppose, but I've long been a major fan of Estleman. Detroit-themed material, that is; never tried the Westerns and others.

That's the eternal dilemma I wrestle with re. Wagner... Glad you enjoyed it.

Teddy Kotick is the "Unknown Jazz Musician" of Hod O'Brien's tune and album Fanfare (for the Unknown Jazz Musician). Japanese release, worth a listen if you like O'Brien.

Good luck. I agree that a staged version would be preferable, but that's probably a rare event in your area. I've attended two complete live Ring cycles. Probably too late, but it might be useful to acquire a libretto and read it before going (could also bring it to the event).

Not sure if this is "classical", so will post it here.

Best regards (a little late)...

Yes. BTW, the drug (furosemide) is a diuretic and known masking agent. According to this story, furosemide per se is not banned by MLB, but an "independent program administrator" must have concluded that it was being used as a masking agent. Quoting the story: MLB classifies the drug as a “diuretic or masking agent.” Since it’s not considered a PED by Major League Baseball, there is no automatic ban. Section 3.F of the joint drug agreement says that if a diuretic or masking agent is present in a player’s specimen, it’s re-tested. If the drug is still present, an independent program administrator (who has no association with the commissioner’s office, any MLB team, or the MLB Players Association) is responsible for determining if the player intended to mask another substance by taking a diuretic. If the IPA determines that the player did intend to mask, that’s when the suspension kicks in.

I once purchased a 5-CD set on Amazon for what seemed like a crazy low price, under $17, free shipping from UK when other sellers were well over $40 (current low price is $60). The set had been on my wish list, so I jumped on the offer, but I had a feeling I was taking advantage of a pricing error. The UK shipper claimed to have shipped, but did not provide a tracking number and the item never arrived. He (extremely) promptly issued a refund, but I suspect that he realized the pricing error and never actually shipped.

Generally agreed. I don't own that many Granz/Verve recordings due to lack of enthusiasm for NG's format and production approach. But I do own Sonny Side Up and consider it outstanding.