I've been meaning to ask, James -- what's with the young lad in the shower avatar? Errrr ..... ;)
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I've been meaning to ask, James -- what's with the young lad in the shower avatar? Errrr ..... ;)
Landed yesterday, and it's a bit of an ear-opener.
Mendelssohn piano trios on original instruments with fortepiano - the old pianos really change the character of these masterpieces.
I wouldn't like to live with them as my only recordings, but excellent to have alongside the grand piano versions.
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What a wonderful Easter weekend you must be having !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
Maybe the Living Stereo box set next weekend
https://www.mdt.co.uk/blog/special-o...60-cd-box-set/
On special offer and my recollection is that there are a lot of good recordings in there.
The 1955 Gould are certainly entertaining. The 1982 were a rather ill-conceived, losing sight of the fact that they are meant to be "variations", trying to gel them together. There is a film of the recording sessions with Gould discussing his approach with Bruno Monsaingeon.Quote:
Originally Posted by m10
My favourite on piano is Murray Perahia, seems to go beyond traditional ideas of how to play Bach, on harpsichord Christophe Rousset is superb (on a huge set of the keyboard works).
There is an old recording of Schiff playing the Partitas. Wonderful.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
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lovely music - Schubert is not well known for his religious vocal work but this is very fine.
I was just looking on YouTube for some Paganini and found a live version of the Rachmaninov variations I hadn't heard before.
It just became my favourite - well so far that is, I haven't reached the big tune yet, they could spoil it yet if they don't do the phrasing the way I like!! Great playing from the pianist and great sound from the band.
Abado/Berlin Phil/Pletnev
Pretty good for a (minty) 50p find in a charity shop (and the recording quality is superb):
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Marco.
Deffo not a lad Jerry, its got breasticles ! Probably NSFW: http://lastyearsgirl.pixlet.net/wp-c...me-my-time.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
Just some trashy pop I'm also listening to a lot... And now spurred by your criticism I've changed it ;)