Spinning Today (Classical version)

[MartinT]

I saw Haitink conduct the 9th just four weeks ago and it was an epic performance with really thrilling playing from the VPO. I should imagine that the Concertgebouw would be no less brilliant.

[MartinT]

Stefano Landi - Christina Pluhar - L'Arpeggiata [cd]

I have spoken about Pluhar previously in the main Spinning Today... thread. In my book, she can do no wrong and all her recordings are magnificent. This one is of recordings of Landi songs, extremely well played on ancient instruments and sung by a wonderful trio of soprano, tenor and bass. Simply wonderfully enjoyable and relaxing performances.

[julesd68]

Rachmaninov - Music for Two Pianos - SXL 6618
Fantaisie, Op 5
Bracha Eden and Alexander Tamir

Sublime playing and recording - it's got the Decca glow

[MartinT]

Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 - Jarvi, SNO, Chandos



Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 - Previn, LSO, EMI



A very interesting comparison!

[jandl100]

A very interesting comparison!

You tease! .. what do you think of the Jarvi as a full performance? - we only listened to the 'Stalin Allegro' at our bake-off.

Are we going to have to agree to differ on this one?

[jandl100]

... and what do you think of the Ballet Suite No. 4? -- a nancy title for an awesome piece of music!

[MartinT]

I love the Jarvi, and I love the Previn. They take different approaches but I really like them both. Once acclimatised to the slightly bright EMI presentation, it's very immediate and that bass drum has impact

[morris_minor]

Another Shostakovich 10 to add to the mix is Karajan's 1969 Berlin effort:



It's a very well oiled panzer tank of a performance that (IMHO) could do with a few rough edges to add a bit more character it. I've got the original LP issue, and the sound on this is as smooth and creamy as the performance.

[morris_minor]

Observer Music ~ Great Symphonies Vol 1/Record 1 (Philips)

Dvorak Symphony No9 in E Minor OP. 95

LSO ~ Conductor Witold Rowicki

I can find no information about this series of three box sets from The Observer newspaper. Suffice it to say that Philips are responsible for the production so their usual high standards apply. I picked these up from our local recycling centre for 50p each and all of the records in the collection are in outstanding condition.

I inherited the original box set of all the Dvorak symphonies from my Dad, and to my shame haven't yet got round to playing them (three years down the line). I did look up some reviews in the Gramophone Archive though, and the performances seem to have been well received at the time.

Your post has given me impetus to explore these now!

Edit - I meant to add that 50p each was a great price. I just looked on fleaBay and a copy of Dvorak 3 Ex/Ex was going for £9.99 BIN plus £3 postage.

[julesd68]

This is my Shosta 10!