Past Purchases (CLOSED)

[Coopmv]

That's a rather small number - keep acquiring.

Absolutely, it is piddling compared with my 25 Beethoven Symphonies cycles ...   

[kishnevi]

Sure can - just listen to the Joye.

Or try the transcription version recorded by Janine Jensen and friends.

[Scarpia]

Or try the transcription version recorded by Janine Jensen and friends.

That's interesting.

[PaulSC]

Paul - own those recordings also w/ Watchorn on the pedal harpsichord - if interested, take a look at the Old Musical Instrument Thread HERE - starting on pg. 3 we had a little discussion on this instrument w/ some fun pics; also other posts on older keyboard instruments that might be of interest; and if desired bring the thread back TTT w/ a post - I'm sure you have some excellent insights w/ your background - Dave 

Dave, many thanks for pointing out the earlier discussion. I had never seen a pedal harpsichord, and while I'm not surprised that the pedals activate a separate rank of strings, I never imagined those strings would be housed in a separate resonating case -- the whole thing looks a bit like a double-decker bus! I'll have to spend some time with the Watchorn WTC before I have a real idea of how effectively the pedals are deployed. From what I've heard in this and other recordings, Watchorn can get a big, "beefy" sound, and I imagine the pedals may contribute to this tendency.

[Papy Oli]

A gift received for Christmas 

[DavidRoss]

[SonicMan46]

On Christmas Eve, I paid a visit to the MDT website to see what was 'on sale' - well, TOO MUCH! 

Plenty of Warner Boxes, including the Brahms Symphonies; the Beethoven piano concertos were on my 'wish list' from some superlative reviews; plenty of other labels had discounts but looked mainly at Chandos & Accent (love the latter for its early period instrument recordings, often obscure but I'll likely enjoy) - an eclectic order - 

Beethoven, LV - Piano Concertos w/ Paul Lewis & Belohlavek/BBC SO - 3 CDs

Brahms, Johannes - Symphonies et al w/ Dohnanyi/Cleveland Orch (Zehetmair, also) - 4 CDs

Etienne, Ozi - Grande Sonatas-Bassoon w/ Danny Bond et al

Fasch, Johann - Concerti Dresden/Darmstadt w/ Il Gardellino

Khachaturian, Aram - Violin/Cello Concerti w/ Mordkovitch & Wallfisch + London PO

Leclair, Jean-Marie - Flute Sonatas w/ Kuijkens+Kohnen - 2 CDs

Marsh, John - Symphonies w/ Bamert & London Mozart Players

Veracini, - Flute Sonatas w/ Ehrsan, Cremonesi & Brandao

 

 

 

 

[Bulldog]

Dave, many thanks for pointing out the earlier discussion. I had never seen a pedal harpsichord, and while I'm not surprised that the pedals activate a separate rank of strings, I never imagined those strings would be housed in a separate resonating case -- the whole thing looks a bit like a double-decker bus! I'll have to spend some time with the Watchorn WTC before I have a real idea of how effectively the pedals are deployed. From what I've heard in this and other recordings, Watchorn can get a big, "beefy" sound, and I imagine the pedals may contribute to this tendency.

Just last night I was listening to the 3rd disc of Watchorn's WTC II set - very illuminating.  I don't recall ever hearing a harpsichord tone so alluring as Watchorn's; always interesting and gorgeous.  Also, the use of the Lehman tuning system clearly enhances the effect.

[Bulldog]

Absolutely, it is piddling compared with my 25 Beethoven Symphonies cycles ...   

Is 25 a large number?  Not being interested in Beethoven sym. cycles, I have no idea.

[SonicMan46]

Sure can - just listen to the Joye.  RE: Bach Inventions & Sinfonias on harpsichord

Don - well, you & Antoine talked me into not only adding this recording to my 'wish list' but last night I made a purchase on the Amazon MP - looking forward to comparing this disc w/ the piano version that is on its way!  Dave 

[Coopmv]

Just placed an order on the following CD sets earlier today ...

[kishnevi]

That's interesting.

This one:

[Mirror Image]

That's a fine set right there. I haven't listened to in quite some time, but it's close to one of the best Brahms cycles I've heard and we all know how stiff competition is for these works.

[Scarpia]

This one:

I wasn't clear.  I mean I agree it is interesting, I own it.

[Mirror Image]

Just bought these two out-of-print gems:

[Daverz]

Just bought these two out-of-print gems:

Excellent finds.

[Bogey]

Thanks to all on the The Well-Tempered Clavier thread. 

[Mirror Image]

Excellent finds.

Yes, I already own Bernstein's other Nielsen recordings, so I can't wait to hear his take on Nos. 3 & 5. As for the RVW, I read that Sarge's favorite performance of Symphony No. 4 was Bernstein's and given that this symphony is so craggily, brooding, and turbulent, this seems right up Bernstein's alley. And plus, it's the only time Bernstein recorded RVW's music, so that in itself is a rarity.

[Sergeant Rock]

Yes, I already own Bernstein's other Nielsen recordings, so I can't wait to hear his take on Nos. 3 & 5. As for the RVW, I read that Sarge's favorite performance of Symphony No. 4 was Bernstein's....

Not only my favorite VW 4, my favorite Nielsen 3 also, and a desert island pick. I'm glad to see you bought the Prince of Wales edition. That restores Bernstein's original production wishes, making it sound closer to the excellent LP than the first CD incarnation. About the interpretation: listen how Bernstein approaches the climax of the first movement development, the way he applies subtle agogic distortion, teases, builds anticipation before unleashing that glorious waltz.

Sarge

[The new erato]

Not only my favorite VW 4, my favorite Nielsen 3 also, and a desert island pick. I'm glad to see you bought the Prince of Wales edition. That restores Bernstein's original production wishes, making it sound closer to the excellent LP than the first CD incarnation. About the interpretation: listen how Bernstein approaches the climax of the first movement development, the way he applies subtle agogic distortion, teases, builds anticipation before unleashing that glorious waltz.

Sarge

I've got these in the Symphony Edition box. Wonder what incarnation that set includes?