Spinning Today (Classical version)

[jandl100]

Perfect

[jandl100]

enjoyed this a lot, although Pluhar looks as insufferably smug as ever

[jandl100]

... which leads me on to ...

[jandl100]

This is amazing.
I really could get all of my musical entertainment from YouTube alone.

[jandl100]

I came across violinist Zilliacus via a Bach violin search, and was bowled over by her solo Bach playing.
... unfortunately done in collaboration with a singer which rather f*cks up the Chaconne. The rest is great though.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0WLw0UoBr1vG1YaJ6OKA0i

https://open.qobuz.com/album/7318599921594



... which led me on to this album of 2 contemporary violin concerti, neither composer have I heard of before, and I have to say these are growing on me quite nicely.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7nKHWiyOl5XwWuG3nR0Rfu

https://open.qobuz.com/album/7393787171791

[AJSki2fly]

Tschaikowsky* • Liszt* - Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Claudio Abbado ‎– Klavierkonzert • Piano Concerto No.1
Label: Deutsche Grammophon ‎– 2543 503
Series: Deutsche Grammophon Signature –
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Stereo
Country: Germany
Released: 1983
Genre: Classical

[AJSki2fly]

I've been listening to some of these primarily today, in fact Divertimento No. 15 In B Flat Major, K. 287, A1 Allegro & Tema Con Variazioni: Andante Grazioso at least 5 times trying to hear the impact of different mains cable on my amp, I have been lent some from a dealer, quite interesting if somewhat confusing. I think I now know this piece of music backwards, although it always has been a favourite.

Also I decided to try out my Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridge in the Pro-Ject Signature 10, it is some time since I had listened to it. I mated it to a Timepiece ebony head shell and took about 40 minutes setting it up in the arm, not hard just fiddly. So on went the same tracks and I was rather surprised at how good the Rondo performs compared to the Benz Micro LP-S. You would expect a big difference, but not really, its all there and is actually very nicely presented, perhaps using the Timepiece with the Rondo helps it to shine. I would say that certain detail and nuances are lost when compared to the the LP-S, but having said that the Rondo Blue gives a very relaxing and listenable rendition.

I have now put on below as I am quite enjoying my Mozart today.

Divertimento No. 17 In D Major, K. 334
Conductor – Neville Marriner*
Orchestra – The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
C1 Allegro 9:36
C2 Tema Con Variazioni: Andante 9:14
C3 Menuetto 4:20
C4 Adagio 6:31
D1 Menuetto 6:26
D2 Rondo: Allegro 9:15

By the way if any of you come across any of these sets at a good price then snap them up if they are in good condition, the recordings are extremely good IMO, I was very lucky and purchased 4 sets for £20, I should have had the other 4 as well.

Mozart*, Various ‎– The Late Divertimentos And Serenades
Label: Time Life Records ‎– STL-M09
Series: Mozart –
Format: 5 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation Box Set
Country: USA & Canada
Released: 1980
Genre: Classical

[AJSki2fly]

Wonderful piece of music.

Max Bruch - J. S. Bach*, David* And Igor Oistrach ‎– Violin Concerto In G Minor / Double Violin Concerto In D Minor
Label:
Deutsche Grammophon ‎– 2535 176
Series:
Deutsche Grammophon Privilege –
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Country:
UK
Released:
1976
Genre:
Classical
Style:
Baroque, Romantic

[jandl100]

Sumptuous, autumnal Brahms at perhaps its best.
Gorgeous sound as well.

The latest Barenboim on DG.

https://open.qobuz.com/album/dxkzy07a2uuia

[Landloper]

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Leonid KOGAN and assorted coves...


London, 1962:

Handel Sonata for Violin and Basso continuo in E maj, HWV373
Debussy Beau Soir
Shostakovich 24 Preludes Op.34 No.s 10/15/16/24

Paris, 1966:

Beethoven Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in D maj, Op.61
(Louis de Froment/Orchestre National de l'ORTF)
Bach Partita for Solo Violin No.2 in D min, BWV1004

Paris 1968:

Brahms Hungarian Dance No.17 F sharp min.
Paganini Cantabile
de Falla Suite populaire espagnole

Paris 1961:

Leclair Sonata for 2 Violins in C maj, Op.3 no.3 [with Elizaveta Gilels-Kogan]


(EMI Classic Archive No.2, DVD)