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Monday, July 9, 2007

Bach and Beethoven -- Complete Works


The Library has recently acquired two exciting new additions to our Sound Recording Collection:
The Complete works of J.S. Bach, issued on the Brilliant Classics label. This box set includes 155 cds, new recordings by prominent Bach performers such as The Sixteen, La Stravaganza Köln with Andrew Manze, cellist Jaap ter Linden and Musica Amphion.
This edition was first issued in 23 installments to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the death of J.S. Bach. It contains every piece of his known to exist at the time.

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In addition we have just received the Complete works of Beethoven, issued by Cascade Medienproduktions:

This is the first comprehensive Beethoven Edition available on the market, and includes 748 works on 87 CDs. This edition was compiled on the basis of the renowned "Beethoven Compendium“ by Barry Cooper (Thames & Hudson Ltd., London 1991). The recordings are characterized by high-quality performances presented by renowned conductors, orchestras and soloists.

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