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Title: Outstanding
Review: Several things send this complete set to the head of the class. First, Claude Frank plays these sonatas with vitality and taste, and - above all - consistency. There is no weak link here. This is a strong, cohesive overview of the 32. Second, the original LPs were a disaster, so having them on CD is a blessing in its own right. Tied to this, lastly, is the remastering job. These sound dynamite for late 1960s recordings. Lots of warmth in the piano, both in the playing AND the recording. For sound, I compared this to the Brendel digital set. I think this sounds better, both on my Bose home stereo and in my car. For about $40, this set is a steal for collectors as well as being a great starter set for the Beethoven sonata neophyte.
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