Yup… Next up, a little Bruch Decca 10-incher:
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Marco.
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Yup… Next up, a little Bruch Decca 10-incher:
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/673/4ByXXB.jpg
Marco.
Now, a rather interesting album of Bach organ works….
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Marco.
Marco, you really need a dedicated setup with a mono single coil, 25 micron tip cartridge or. at the very least a Denon DL-102 to get the best out of those mono recordings. The difference it makes is far greater than swapping cables or plugs.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BTH K10A
Hi Andy,
Sure, I totally agree. A dedicated mono cartridge is something that I intend to add to my collection sooner rather than later. However, for the moment, the SPU Royal manages adequately well ;)
Marco.
New acquisition:
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Sounding rather lovely, I must say.
Has no-one been listening to any classical music recently - Jerry? Come on, guys, let’s hear about what you’ve been spinning! :)
Marco.
My latest listen is Scheherazade (Rimsky) conducted by Gergiev - good tempi, well recorded, great soundstage.
@James: I was not aware of that version of the Sorrowful Songs (I have three). How does it compare with Dawn Upshaw (the defacto standard)?
As an aside what do you think of the Munch as the artwork? They have horror in common but the music is of defeat, with some hope, but The Scream is very raw.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/recor...jarvi-sacd.jpg
Started the morning with some NuJazz, but it wasn't such a day..
So i changed to the SACD of Paavo Järvi conducting the Cincinatti Symphony Orchestra performing Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.
This really os a beautiful piece.
For me, who is very, very new in the classical genré it's also very entertaining and not so hard to chew as some work can be... ;)
Atb Mike
http://o.scdn.co/300/7a50376acd1e4ce...f20793ff27e725
This is absolutely lovely and such a brilliant recording too... :)
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I'm in my element this evening... :cool:
John Barry - The Beyondness Of Things
CD
1998
:eek: Fantastic = Mellow mood before work :)
Great album!Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman91
Dvorak String Quintet in G
Berlin Philharmonic String Quintet
FLAC
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Very fine modern but romantic violin concerto - beeyootifful slow movement :thumbsup:
Holdridge is better known for his film scores.
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-- the 9th thereof.
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Symphonies 1 & 2 from that set. The 3rd probably later today. :)
Coo - that looks interesting! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by mr sneff
--- sorted - CD purchased from Amazon for less than £3 :)
I have not heard these despite being a Bruch fanboy. Unlike Franz Schreker who is currently invisible in the shadow of Richard Strauss Max has emerged refulgent despite the reputation of Brahms. Are the symphonies of the same standard as this concerto style works?Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
They aren't as obviously melodic and accessible - "good sturdy mid-European romantic orchestral" probably sums them up for me - well worth an occasional airing, and maybe they'll grow on me more as I hear them more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrei
Shostakovich - Preludes and Fugues: David Jalbert
http://www.amazon.com/Shostakovich-2.../dp/B0013XZ34Q
Downloaded on Qobuz - which I've just got into - and is going to be costly.
A major Telemann splurge in the last few days ...
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Marvellous music! An exact (if longer lived) contemporary of JS Bach, but with a rather more upbeat and less serious personality.
I enjoyed that lot so much that I have ordered the complete Tafelmusik on 4 CDs conducted by Harnoncourt ....
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Listening in via Wimp HiFi, lossless streaming and it sounds really nice!
Picked up the following today (all minty vinyl) in a record shop in Shrewsbury:
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Marco.
If you live in a cave and haven't heard about Angela Hewitt's "Art of Fugue", download it from Hyperion in HD for £6.75. Compelling.
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I bought this from Jerry (jandl100). I've been a fan of Lutoslawski's work for a long time, and have attended a few performances of his work.
These are new to me however; some of the pieces would IMO be suitable material for the Kronos Quartet. :)
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Shiny new 180g
Just back from one of the charity shops in Wrexham, and have picked up the following (all for 50p), on minty vinyl:
Schubert - Symphony No8 in B Minor ‘The Unfinished’ Overture and Incidental music to Rosamunde, with The Royal Danish Orchestra, conducted by George Hurst, on SAGA Records, from 1959.
Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Dohnanyi - Variations on a Nursery Tune, with Julius Katchen and The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, on Decca FFRR (orange label), from 1960.
Beethoven - The Emperor Concerto, played by Solomon, with The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Herbert Menges, on ‘His Master’s Voice’ records, from 1959.
Brahms - Piano Concerto No1, with Julius Katchen and The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pierre Monteux, on Decca FFRR (orange label), from 1960.
Grieg - Piano Concerto. Liszt - Piano Concerto No2, with Gyorgy Cziffra and The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Andre Vandernoot, on ‘His Master’s Voice’ records, from 1959.
Beethoven - Symphony No6 (Pastoral), with The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Josef Krips, on The World Record Club label, from 1962.
Manuel de Falla - The Three-Cornered Hat (Complete Ballet), with Barbara Howitt (Soprano Soloist) and The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Enrique Jorda, on Hallmark Records, from 1967.
Bizet - Carmen. Orchestra and Chorus Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, conducted by Erasmo Ghiglia, on Allegro records, from 1964.
Handel/Sir Hamilton Harty - “Water Music” Suite/"Royal Fireworks” Suite, with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by George Weldon, on HMV Concert Classics Records, from 1961.
Warsaw Concerto. Scherzo from Concerto Symphonique/Clair de Lune, with David Haines (Piano) and The Paris Theatre Orchestra. Joseph Cooper (Piano), with Charles Mackerras conducting The Pro Arte Orchestra. Polovtsian Dances/Ritual Fire Dance, with The Nord Deutsches Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Rohr, on Marble Arch Records, from 1958.
Dvorak - Symphony No5 in E Minor (From the New World)/Symphony of the Air, on World Treasure Records, from 1963.
Dukas - Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Debussy - L’Apres-Midi D’un Faune. Borodin - Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor, with The Florence May-Festival Orchestra, conducted by Vittorio Gui, on World Treasure Records, from 1962.
Also a rather interesting one… Peter Stuyvesant presents Jose Feliciano in Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra. Live From the Albert Hall. Conducted by David Measham, on RCA Special Products Records, from 1973.
Also three box sets for £3 each (all minty mint), as follows:
Handel - Messiah, with Elizabeth Harwood (Soprano), Norma Procter (Contralto), Alexander Young (Tenor), John Shirley-Quirk (Bass-Baritone), Arnold Greir (Organ) and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, also with The Royal Choral Society, conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent, on RCA ‘Dynagroove’ Records, from 1965.
Mendelssohn - Elijah, with Elsie Morison (Soprano), Marjorie Thomas (Contralto), Richard Lewis (Tenor), John Cameron (Baritone) and Cales Jarvis (organ), with The Huddersfield Choral Society and The Royal Liverpool Philhamonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent, on EMI Columbia Records, from 1958.
1 x box set of ‘Festival of Light Classical Music’. 12 records manufactured exclusively for The Reader’s Digest by Radio Corporation of America, from 1970. Composers include: Offenbach, Bizet, Ravel, Gounod, Lehar, Sarasate, Strauss, Mozart, and many more!
Not a bad wee haul for £15! :cool:
Marco.
P.S Any gems in there, Jerry? :)
Here's a treat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S142x1IwxAc
If you watch it on 'tube you can set it to HD 1080p
Thanks for that link Andrei. Really good stuff. There is plenty more where that came from too. I'm going to be doing a bit of downloading today:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrei
Come on, chaps, what classical music have you been listening to? Jerry, have you given up posting on this thread?? You asked for a classical music section, mate - now you hardly ever post here….
Shake a leg, folks!! :)
Marco.
Hmm - interesting, you seem to be picking up mainly old obscure recordings recently that I wouldn't personally go near, Marco!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Ok - let's be honest - I'd file them under 'old tat from the attic', but I might be wrong!
There may well be some excellent music making there, I really don't know.
Pianists - Katchen, Solomon - OK, legendary but not to my taste. Cziffra - good. Sargent as a conductor - OKish, occasionally excellent.
I'll post some of my recent listening later.
I think Jerry is too busy posting on TAS these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Anyway, inter alia I have been playing:
Christina Pluhar & All’ Improvviso
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17th and early 18th century music.
Martin Best – ‘The Dawn of Romance’
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Even earlier - music from 11th and 12th centuries.
Cheers! Lol - I wasn’t meaning particularly for you to comment on the charity shop stuff I’d bought recently, but thanks for doing so, and your comments are noted. I’ve not had a chance to listen to any of it yet, but will let you know if I agree with your observations! :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by jandl100
Most importantly, I was referring to your own contributions to this section of the forum, on this thread and elsewhere, as after having asked for a classical section, your interest in using the area appears to have tailed off… Perhaps there’s something we could do to make the classical music section more interesting for you? As ever, all constructive feedback is appreciated!
Nice one - churz! :cool:Quote:
I'll post some of my recent listening later.
Marco.
Purcell: Hail! bright Cecilia. Coro della Radio Svizzera.
An excellent organ recital on this freebie magazine CD ...
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CD - Bach transcriptions for piano. All are good, the Chaconne is superb - he really goes for it, tumultuous! :thumbsup:
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Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762), La Folia & other works The Purcell Quartet