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What a GREAT looking set right there! I'll probably buy it as it might contain some performances I don't have that, otherwise, might be difficult to track down.

It certainly looks attractive, and it'll be interesting what specific performances are included. What I find slightly off-putting, though, is the inclusion of transcriptions of Petrushka and the Tango for....accordion! 

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It certainly looks attractive, and it'll be interesting what specific performances are included. What I find slightly off-putting, though, is the inclusion of transcriptions of Petrushka and the Tango for....accordion! 

I didn't even notice this myself and, yes, that's quite off-putting, indeed. I mean accordion works in polka music and Piazzolla did do some remarkable things playing the bandoneon, which I know is different from a standard accordion, but to hear Petrouchka or Tango on this instrument makes me want to run for cover.

[Madiel]

Warner sets operate thusly:

1. Truly excellent graphical/visual design.
2. Completeness to the point of potential overkill, with every transcription or arrangement with a shred of authenticity**. And 'historical recordings'.

I kind of admire the consistent philosophy. You know what you're getting. Thus far I've resisted investing in the physical boxes because I end up feeling there's quite a few more discs than I really want, though I've certainly enjoyed the benefits on streaming of being able to try some of the more obscure pieces.

I know for the Debussy they released quite a lot of subsets, but only digitally. If there had been physical subsets I certainly would've been interested in some of them.

**I'm guessing that somewhere there is evidence that Stravinsky made or approved the accordion versions.

[MusicTurner]

I still haven't bought the early Stravinsky orchestral 'Chant Funebre' & it doesn't seem to be there ... that work will probably be my next Igor purchase, though not urgent.

[Madiel]

I still haven't bought the early Stravinsky orchestral 'Chant Funebre' & it doesn't seem to be there ... that work will probably be my next Igor purchase, though not urgent.

Well that's awkward. I think there's only been one recording and presumably they don't have access to it. You think they'd be able to generate one, though. Except maybe not in the tumult of 2020.

[MusicTurner]

Well that's awkward. I think there's only been one recording and presumably they don't have access to it. You think they'd be able to generate one, though. Except maybe not in the tumult of 2020.

My thoughts too, and they must be planning those releases a good deal ahead ...

[Madiel]

My thoughts too, and they must be planning those releases a good deal ahead ...

In this case, the trigger is the 50th anniversary of Stravinsky's death. Which I'm sure was marked in the calendar long before a pandemic came along and wrecked any new recordings.

[Mandryka]

Lovely singing, I mean really lovely, I mean too lovely, too sweet, fluid, polished, and very naturally and attractively recorded, not so sure about the instrumental music.  Agreeable ersatz-medieval mood setter / seduction cd.

[Mandryka]

 


Jordi's 40 year hegemony on the Sibil market has finally been smashed! They do some things which are unforgivable unfortunately - pulse underlined with a drum, a choir which sounds Christian scouts and sorority chicks round the camp fire, that sort of thing, which for me is a deal breaker despite the lead singer - Vera Marenco -  having a nice and characterful voice.

[Brass Hole]

Jan 15th (UK):

[Que]

Jan 15th (UK):

I believe that would be Letzbor's 1st recording of the Biber.
I recently did a comparative listening, and quite like it - preferred it to the recent 2nd recording.

Q

[Brass Hole]

I believe that would be Letzbor's 1st recording of the Biber.
I recently did a comparative listening, and quite like it - preferred it to the recent 2nd recording.

Q

Yes. Arcana decided to re-release 10-15 long time missing albums. https://outhere-music.com/en/labels/arcana

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HB:

[Que]

Yes. Arcana decided to re-release 10-15 long time missing albums. https://outhere-music.com/en/labels/arcana

It's a real pity that they tinkered with the covers... 

I thought you inquired after my impressions? 

Anyway, just in case.
I have been impressed by the overall quality of recent additions to the catalogue since I picked Andrew Manze a decade ago or or so. Hightlights were to me: Kaakinen-Pilch (Ondine), Tur Bonet (Pan Classics) and Daskalikis (BIS).
I think amongst so many excellent choices, personal taste in violinist and choices in approach, notably on the accompaniment, will decide. I ended up putting Hélène Schmitt (Æolus) on my shopping list.

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[Brass Hole]

It's a real pity that they tinkered with the covers... 

I thought you inquired after my impressions? 

Anyway, just in case.
I have been impressed by the overall quality of recent additions to the catalogue since I picked Andrew Manze a decade ago or or so. Hightlights were to me: Kaakinen-Pilch (Ondine), Tur Bonet (Pan Classics) and Daskalikis (BIS).
I think amongst so many excellent choices, personal taste in violinist and choices in approach, notably on the accompaniment, will decide. I ended up putting Hélène Schmitt (Æolus) on my shopping list.

Q

Indeed. I honestly did. But abundance of childish sarcasm, narcissism, neglect and trolls here made me question what I am doing. I'll query Kaakinen-Pilch, Daskalakis(wasn't aware) and Schmitt today...right away. Thanks.

[Brass Hole]

Could you confirm these are the two to speed it up?


Schmitt is available in SACD format, too. How confident were you while selecting it?

[Que]

Indeed. I honestly did. But abundance of childish sarcasm, narcissism, neglect and trolls here made me question what I am doing. I'll query Kaakinen-Pilch, Daskalakis(wasn't aware) and Schmitt today...right away. Thanks.

I regret that your first impressions here are not favourable.
We have our ups & downs, but a lot of very amicable music lovers here and in my 10+ years of experience things always somehow turn out fine.

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[Brass Hole]

I regret that your first impressions here are not favourable.
We have our ups & downs, but a lot of very amicable music lovers here and in my 10+ years of experience things always somehow turn out fine.

Q

I've been a very long time lurker but it's quite different when live. No worries. The internet in general suffers the same. It is what it is.
Ignore my Schmitt question. The instrument is interesting in itself. I'll take it, too. I appreciate it and like your selections in general very much.

[Que]

Could you confirm these are the two to speed it up?


Schmitt is available in SACD format, too. How confident were you while selecting it?

The two pictured are on Spotify, and probably other streaming services,  so easily available for a full test drive.
Hélène Schmitt is as far as I know not available streaming. But I decided it would be worth the try after hearing available samples (Æolus website), and reading reviews describing her interpretation as an updated version in similar vain as that of her teacher Goebel. I like her in other recordings and fact that anything Æolus records is of superlative sound quality,  provides further encouragement.

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[staxomega]

This is the one I kept, and I agree completely,

And concerning period cycles Badura-Skoda would be enough for me, but owning the van Oort cycle, I can't bring myself to cull it.

I could be more than perfectly content with PBS Astree/fortepiano cycle as my only one, interpretively and instrument wise it is my number one. With Mozart's melodies you want an instrument with magnificent tonal color and his Johann Schantz from 1790 certainly has it in spades compared to these greyer sounding modern reproductions that I've heard on so many Beethoven/Mozart recordings. Not saying these are bad sounding/characterless instruments, only in comparison to PBS' collection of authentic instruments that he recorded with. 

Sony reissued one of his cycles on grand piano for what felt like was in print for only the briefest of time on the Eurodisc label, I have one of the LPs from this cycle (second or third from him?) and liked the interpretation but when listening to the cycle as a whole found it lacking compared to the Astree.

It is sad having to refer to PBS in the past tense now