Lorin Maazel

Watch the 2005 New Year Concert DVD last night. Lorin Maazel was never my cup of tea, but he is an expert as far as technique is concerned. I also bought the 1989 New Year Concert conducted by Carlos Kleiber. Thrilling to watch. Kleiber never disappoints me.

Also listen to the Ciani version of the Beethoven Sonanta. The recording was appalling. I thought of selling it to 2nd hand CD shop to minimize the loss, but then I thought I might as well keep it as a historical recording and for reference.