Spinning Today (Classical version)

[Barry]

Beethoven – ‘Symphonies No. 1 Op.21 and No.6, Op.68’


The London Classical Players, cond. Roger Norrington.
EMI CDC 7 49746 2 (1988)

Yet another couple of Beethoven symphonies to add to my collection, and to my collection of his work performed on period instruments.

I found my attention wandering during the first two movements, but things ‘clicked’ and grabbed me for the final three movements. Will be interesting to compare Norrington’s reading with that of John Elliot Gardener on DGG Archiv.



Also picked up in the charity shop:

Respighi – ‘Pine of Rome, Fountains of Rome’ and Rossini/ Respighi – ‘Suite Rossinana’


New Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. Charles Munch (Respighi)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. Anatal Dorati (Rossini/Respighi)

Decca Phase 4 stereo, 444 106-2. ADD (1967/1977)

Found this enjoyable enough, but Respighi is not really my thing. Was put off by the Phase 4 Stereo banner as these are usually ‘sooped-up’ ‘gee whizz’ recordings designed to show off your system. But I have to admit I was impressed by the SQ and especially the width and depth of the sound stage.

Not sure if I will play it much though.

[jandl100]

Hubba Hubba! - now that's what I call bass extension!

[jandl100]

Unusually for me, as I am not usually that in tune with Papa Jo, yesterday eve was an all-Haydn sesh....







All on CD.

[jandl100]

After a hard day at work (charity shop volunteer) and then mowing the lawn before the thunderstorms start, it is sheer bliss just to sit back and soak this sublime music up ....

[Marco]

Has everyone stopped listening to classical music? Come on, chaps - wotcha been spinning?

Marco.

[daytona600]

Havergal Brian Sym No1 - the Gothic BBC nat. orch. wales

Hildur Guðnadóttir - Mount A

Max Richter - Retrospective

Barbera Hofling & Grainne Dunne

Anne-Sophie Bertrand - Concert Harp

[Barry]

Has everyone stopped listening to classical music? Come on, chaps - wotcha been spinning?

Marco.

Inter alia: Beethoven - 'Symphony 2 (Op.36) and 8 (Op.93)'



London Classical Players, cond. Roger Norrington.

1987, EMI CDC 7 47698 2

[Marco]

Right now on sexy brand new 180g vinyl, from Speakers Corner:





Sounds AWESOME!!

Marco.

[jandl100]

I picked up this CD set quite cheaply - have so far listened to the 6th symphony. Very fast but flowing 1st movement, but I adjusted to that. Slow mvt is nicely paced and very beautiful. Superbly rambunctious (is that a word?) storm sequence with the horns blatting away with utmost enthusiasm! Lovely finale with the big theme allowed the space it needs.
The playing is excellent - particularly the solo winds, and the recording superb.
Very nice - looking forward to hearing the other 8.

[jandl100]

Mendelssohn's Fingal's Cave overture is one of my favourite pieces, but it seems to be a difficult piece to bring off and excellent recorded performances are like rocking horse poo - I mean they are very rare, not smelly.

A recent LP purchase has turned up a superb performance by Malcolm Sargent - marvellously articulated and surgingly powerful, yum!