While this may not be the last set of Deutsche Grammophon's 1997 Beethoven edition the listener gets to -- surely the seven discs of folk-song arrangements have that dubious distinction -- it is certainly near the bottom of the list. After all, how appealing are a couple of divertimentos operating under assumed names, a couple of trios for oboes and English horn, a set of three funeral pieces for four trombones, and seven marches for military band? Actually, they are all very appealing, especially in these fine performances ...
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While this may not be the last set of Deutsche Grammophon's 1997 Beethoven edition the listener gets to -- surely the seven discs of folk-song arrangements have that dubious distinction -- it is certainly near the bottom of the list. After all, how appealing are a couple of divertimentos operating under assumed names, a couple of trios for oboes and English horn, a set of three funeral pieces for four trombones, and seven marches for military band? Actually, they are all very appealing, especially in these fine performances. The octet and septet are delightfully played by members of the Berlin Philharmonic with enough zest to keep even the drowsy listener attentive. The two trios are superlatively played by oboists Heinz Holliger and Hans Elhorst and English hornist Maurice Bourgue with enough wit to keep the dullest listener amused. The Equali (3) are wonderfully played by members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble with enough gravitas to keep even the dimmest listener aware of the funereal...
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Add this copy of Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 15: Works for Wind to cart. $35.35, new condition, Sold by tttkelly1 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fresno, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
