Many young musicians, fans, and record collectors were surprised to learn that the star of those great 1920s recordings was still alive.

The test of a great recording is whether you find yourself temporarily unable to live without it.

The orchestra made lots of great recordings with him.

You could name five great recordings of Schumann's songs alone and not be done.

A great live recording, with a very good sound.

It declares the album to be equally a great recording as a record, and "an essential document of modern music".

He was listening to the great recording of Rigoletto.

He gave many concerts, toured with them and made many great recordings.

And the best of the lot got great recordings out of the deal.

Cassette alternatives are still available for a great many lower-priced recordings.