So let me understand this correctly.Nightpolymath wrote:LOL that first list is pretty normal. I have most of those mentioned; it's been a bad habit for many years (collecting Beethoven cycles, that is). But to repeat the ones worth having are Norrington, Harnoncourt, Gardiner, and I will also add Mackerras and Zinman to the list. Barenboim if you want a somewhat Romantic interpretation. Karajan if you want Teutonic coldness. Solti for some theatrics (never noticed his farts, though, they must have Melodyned it out). Avoid the Jarvi cycle, it's the worst IMHO. The rest are so so. But get Carlos Kleiber only for the 5th and 7th. It's a classic recording.
You are saying they are sane!
Hey, that even rhymes.
If I ever start a Beethoven cycle I will take your advice.