On Thu, 12 Jul 2001, Albert Frantz wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I was quite shocked this afternoon to find that Jörg Demus's 1968-70
> recording of the Well-Tempered Clavier (http://mp3.com/wtc) went to No. 1 on
> the classical charts, and is now competing with the likes of Elvis Presley
> and Madonna! I really can't say why there is sudden interest, except to say
> that it looks like quality is paying off. Jörg is especially grateful for
> this new opportunity for worldwide distribution, and sends his listeners his
> sincerest thanks.

This is because 2 days ago, mp3.com sent an electronic newsletter out
recommending people listen to this set and quoting the IPQ article by
Farhan Malik calling it the most consistently satisfying set.

It gave links, and the newsletter goes out to, supposedly, at least one
million members who opt to get the newsletter!

- Andrys