(western) classical music discussion

[Rev. Rye]

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Or does the time refer to the total time of the disk, on which also other stuff might be included?

Yes, it does include the total time of everything
on the disc. That said, I usually try to keep the mix of pieces on each disc simple.

Of course, I should note that using the star ratings as a multiplication factor usually means that, even if a recording that isn't the greatest gets the highest scores, it'll more likely be a fairly good recording and not just some outright wretched one that just plods its way through a piece. If that happens, I just treat it as an outlier and take it off the list.

The simple "more music for the buck" does make me seem like a skinflint, but always keeping the acclaim in mind makes sure I stay an enlightened one.

That said, my preferred version of Bolero is Boulez's version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd_rXkVnQRY