I ordered the CD - lesser resolution, but I’m sure I’ll have access to it forever
Claude
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You could also buy a download (so to speak). Wouldn’t that ensure access forever or am I missing something (this is a genuine question, I am not trying to be difficult).
That’s my understanding too, but then you need to store it, organizea backup, etc.
I also like to hold the physical CD in my hands and I read the booklet from A to Z (which I understand I can also do most of the time if I buy the download). That’s why I still buy CDs of great albums.
Claude
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Thought you never had to hear Dvorak 9 again? Think again. Have a listen and hear what meticulous preparation can bring to a war-horse.
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CD Japan has uhq-cd of the Uchida disc at a normal price and will include this in my next order.
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The rear cover blurb on this disc claims that this, Schubert’s only String Quintet is ‘universally regarded as one of the greatest of all pieces of chamber music’.
It’s a big claim, but listening to this LP it’s easy to see why such a claim was staked. It’s a real box of stars. It grips by the lapels from bar 1 and doesn’t let go, especially in this forward sounding, treble led DG recording.
It’s a 1977/78 recording, so hopefully some chance that this could be a candidate for the attentions of EBS in the Original Source series?
If so, I’d be first in the queue..
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Yes, it’s an incredible piece. 
I have the recording by the Alban Berg Quartet with Heinrich Schiff. Wonderful.
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This version with the Emerson Quartet and Mstislav Rostropovich is also worth a serious listen (I have the DGG LP album)
Claude
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My favorite work of chamber music (although the Brahms Clarinet Quintet comes close).
The Berg/Schiff is the recording. I listen to most, although the Casals recording from 1952 is outstanding as well. I have a number of other recordings, which I don’t play often enough.
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New to me and I realise divisive especially the start of the first movement but the LSO are magnificent! Much enjoyed.
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I totally agree, this album has been one of my favourites ever since I bought the CD in 2013.
Claude
About once a month I get the urge for a Rossini Overture or two.
It’s the musical equivalent of a chocolate compulsion!
In my collection and on vinyl I know of none finer than this LP. Giulini with the Philharmonia in 1965.
Tonight, the first 2 : La Cenerentola and Tancredi. Bliss!
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An early peek into classical music, although the door didn’t fly open until I hard Beethoven’s 7th.
I now have the recording as part of the Warner Giulini megabox.
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I’ll look out for this. I like Rossini overtures from time to time also, particularly ‘The Thieving Magpie’. Also ‘Donna Diana’ (not Rossini of course). These remind me of my childhood as they were played as we came into Assembly at primary school! They’ve gone out of fashion a bit in the concert hall I think as programmes are no longer all of the ‘Overture, Concerto, Symphony’ format.
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For Rossini overtures, check out Abbado. Probably the best thing he ever recorded.
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