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Fitter Stoke
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Re: "How To Buy A Record Review"
Nov 11, 2011, 18:05
Hmmm. The first sexing up I recall from the classical side of the industry was for the now totally forgotten Ofra Harnoy, a cellist of average talent but above-average aesthetic charm whom RCA pushed big time in the 80's. And she made the front cover of 'Gramophone' too, as did the equally eye-catching Lebeque sisters. Since then it's been hottie-a-go-go from both sexes, with nary a modicum of memorable artistry in evidence.

Of course, none of this would matter jack shit if the great record buying public weren't so vulnerable to all such hype. I guess you only have to compare how many people buy Celibidache CD's against those who buy Katherine Jenkins CD's to work that out. Not that I would presume to question the good taste of the latter. Not much.
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