Past Purchases (CLOSED)

[stingo]

They seem to be everybody's favourite Brandenburgs, so I thought I better grab them!

Mine as well, though there's a 3 disc set which includes the Orchestral Suites.

[George]

Mine as well, though there's a 3 disc set which includes the Orchestral Suites.

I got them dirt cheap on a DG Panorama. (I think it's Pinnock)

[stingo]

This is the one I have/mentioned:

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Not mine.

I've never really been 'wowed' by Pinnock either. Too clinical and thin for my taste (his DG/Archiv stuff).

I like a little more warmth and expression in my HIP.

Admittedly, though, I haven't heard Pinnock's Brandenburgs but at this date I'm not really itching to.

[DavidRoss]

I've never really been 'wowed' by Pinnock either. Too clinical and thin for my taste (his DG/Archiv stuff).

I like a little more warmth and expression in my HIP.

I still like the warmth and rich, dark sound of Savall's recording, or the sauciness of Il Giardino armonico--but, sadly, the Brandenburgs are just about as "played out" for me as Vivaldi's Four Seasons are for many members here.

[jhar26]

[karlhenning]

Severe jealousy here, jhar26!

[Dancing Divertimentian]

I still like the warmth and rich, dark sound of Savall's recording, or the sauciness of Il Giardino armonico--but, sadly, the Brandenburgs are just about as "played out" for me as Vivaldi's Four Seasons are for many members here.

Yes, I agree - I had the Savall Brandenburgs at one time and can easily recall the richness and warmth. Perhaps I let the set go because, as you say, David, Brandenburg burnout has caught up with me, too.

[karlhenning]

If I never hear № 2 again, I can be a happy man. Hate to say that about a piece by Bach . . . .

[DavidRoss]

Well, yesterday:

Discussing this piece on CMG prompted me to give this "original" version a try.  As with the VC and #5, I don't expect it to be as good as the final revision, but still hope it will be interesting and maybe lovely to enough to have merit other than historical interest.

[bhodges]

Anthology of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Vol. 5, The Radio Recordings: 1980-1990

Contents here.

--Bruce

[Jay F]

Mine as well, though there's a 3 disc set which includes the Orchestral Suites.

My favorite OS, too.

[hautbois]

Anthology of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Vol. 5, The Radio Recordings: 1980-1990

Contents here.

--Bruce

Lucky you.....

Howard

[nut-job]

I still like the warmth and rich, dark sound of Savall's recording, or the sauciness of Il Giardino armonico--but, sadly, the Brandenburgs are just about as "played out" for me as Vivaldi's Four Seasons are for many members here.

Harnoncourt is my preferred interpreter, for a non-HIP performance the old I Musici on Philips is very nice.  Listening to different versions helps keep the music fresh for me, but Pinnock's "sewing maching" style is the last thing I normally want to hear.   

[Benji]

Well, yesterday:

Discussing this piece on CMG prompted me to give this "original" version a try.  As with the VC and #5, I don't expect it to be as good as the final revision, but still hope it will be interesting and maybe lovely to enough to have merit other than historical interest.

David, there is yet more 'original' Lemminkainen other than the versions on that disc. There is a 2004 reconstruction of the 2nd movement, by Colin Davies (yes, that Colin Davies) on this disc:



I have both these discs, but i'm afraid I can't say anything about them because it's been so long. I am just being naughty and pointing out this other disc's existence to test your wallet... (though I suppose you may already own it!)

[karlhenning]

"Death to the Toasters" . . . is that the Song of the Toastmasters?

[Benji]

"Death to the Toasters" . . . is that the Song of the Toastmasters?

Unfortunately, these Toasters are not trying to conquer their fears so much as conquer the human race.

Having said that, I think 'Because communication isn't optional' could happily be ascribed to either of the organisations in question.

[DavidRoss]

Toaster Mk. I:


Toaster Mk. II:




Toasters Mk III:



Which would you rather be conquered by?

[Benji]

Toaster Mk IV   

[SonicMan46]

Finally pulled the trigger on these two box sets...

JW - hope that you enjoy that Vivaldi box (need to check the track listings, but I've already got over 30 discs of Antonio; however, may be 'missing' some of those Opus numbers -  ).

Now, really curious about the O'Conor set - can't locate it on Amazon (just bought the Telarc release of Mozart Symphonies @ a steal), so curious about the price?  I bought some of the first discs on initial release, enjoyed them, but then switch to other performers - may be now is a good time to return to John O'Conor?  Thanks - Dave