Past Purchases (CLOSED)

[rubio]

A few goodies arrived today as well  :

       

[Choo Choo]

Nice indeed, only one big drawback - no texts nor libretti are included 

That's a shame.  The libretto for The Rake's Progress by Auden and Kallman is unusually intelligent and witty.

It ought to be available on-line somewhere, but I couldn't find it in a quick search.

The libretto that came with the previous CD set was in 3 languages and covered 150 pages - so I'm not offering to copy that - however the one accompanying the LP box set is English only and about 20 pages.  If there was sufficient interest then I'd be prepared to have a go at scanning those in (alas they're printed on "antique" beige vellum and are slightly larger than A4, so the results might not be brilliant.)

[pjme]

In a cut-out bin - for 5€.

Love it!

[karlhenning]

In a cut-out bin - for 5€.

Love it!

Well done, Peter!

[karlhenning]

With coupon, $6.71 at Borders.

[Drasko]

It ought to be available on-line somewhere, but I couldn't find it in a quick search.

however the one accompanying the LP box set is English only and about 20 pages.  If there was sufficient interest then I'd be prepared to have a go at scanning those in (alas they're printed on "antique" beige vellum and are slightly larger than A4, so the results might not be brilliant.)

I couldn't find it either, same thing with Poulenc Les Mamelles de Tiresias, perhaps since 20th century operas they are still under some copyright?

So, does one count as sufficient? 

[sidoze]

 

contains the most beautiful Chopin 3rd sonata you might ever hear.

You wackadoos and your boxes of 30 CDs. Really. It's like a dick-wagging contest.

[Mark]

Today's haul from the HMV sale:









The Bartolli is the limited edition book-style digipack, and each disc above cost just £5 each.

[Sergeant Rock]

That's a shame.  The libretto for The Rake's Progress by Auden and Kallman is unusually intelligent and witty.

...however the one accompanying the LP box set is English only and about 20 pages.  If there was sufficient interest then I'd be prepared to have a go at scanning those in...

So, does one count as sufficient? 

I've got the LP box too with libretto. I owe you Drasko. I'd be happy to scan it for you too if you can make use of the scans (print them out or just read it on your monitor). I tested one page. Here's a downsized crop:

The original is much larger and should print well.




Sarge

[Solitary Wanderer]

I'm very interested to hear this. I'm working 'in-the-field' today so can't spin it untill tomorrow.

Anyone got an opinion on it?

[Dancing Divertimentian]

You wackadoos and your boxes of 30 CDs. Really. It's like a dick-wagging contest.

"What do you want from us.....?"

[Que]

Tsaraslondon's post on the Legendary Historical Singers thread reminded me that this was still on the list.
Missed it at jpc a while ago and had trouble finding a (new) copy.
But a strawl through the various Amazons revealed a new copy for a good price! 



Q

[sidoze]

woohoo! HMV JP have it in stock so I've added it to my order. And what with 3 import CDs at 25% off, it seems like a steal.

[M forever]

Strange cover design. It says "very last performance" (which may well be true because he died 3 months later), but it shows a picture of EJ from the 60s or maybe 50s.

That might still be very interesting to hear, of course. The one and unfortunately only time I saw him live was a few months earlier, with the Concertgebouworkest on tour in Berlin. They played Bruckner 7. I also have a video documentary of him rehearsing that in Amsterdam just before the tour, as well as other Haydn and Bruckner in Hamburg and Bamberg that same year.

[AnthonyAthletic]

A few nice deals for £2.95 (the set), £1.75 & £0.80p respectively.  Time for Dorati's Ma Vlast on a lazy Saturday afternoon 



Brahms : Symphonies, 3cds Bohm/VPO



Smetana : Ma Vlast, Dorati/Concertgebouw 1956



Brahms : German Requiem, Sinopoli/Czech PO/Popp/Brendel 1983

[sidoze]

Strange cover design. It says "very last performance" (which may well be true because he died 3 months later), but it shows a picture of EJ from the 60s or maybe 50s.

Apparently it's his last performance with the Concertgebouw. I have a live Bruckner 9 with the Munich PO from Jan '87 (got it from Operashare), so it's certianly not his last performance.

That might still be very interesting to hear, of course. The one and unfortunately only time I saw him live was a few months earlier, with the Concertgebouworkest on tour in Berlin. They played Bruckner 7. I also have a video documentary of him rehearsing that in Amsterdam just before the tour, as well as other Haydn and Bruckner in Hamburg and Bamberg that same year.

That must have been wonderful. The same forces played that work on tour in Japan probably just a few months before you heard it. The Japanese are releasing a DVD of the performance later this summer (it's already on CD).

[Mark]

I'd be interested in your thoughts on the Brahms Requiem, Tony. I've acquired ten performances so far, and there's no sign of me stopping just yet.

[Choo Choo]

woohoo! HMV JP have it in stock so I've added it to my order. And what with 3 import CDs at 25% off, it seems like a steal.

I am playing that right now.  Those '80s recordings with the Concertgebouw are all worth hearing (the '84 #8 especially so.)

[Heather Harrison]

Again, I was unable to resist the lure of the CD store.  I bought six CDs and one book.  Here are the items I have checked out so far.



A few months ago, I heard On Wenlock Edge in concert at the University of Utah.  I was captivated by the serene, timeless quality of the songs and decided to watch for a CD.  So when I saw this one, it didn't take long for me to decide to buy it.  In addition to On Wenlock Edge, it includes the voice-and-piano version of Five Mystical Songs and a wide variety of other songs.  The singers are Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor) and Simon Keenlyside (baritone); both are ideally suited to this material.



This is a reissue of a 1963 LP by a great baritone of a past generation.  I have previously encountered Robert Merrill on a few LPs, and this CD is a welcome addition to my collection.  He delivers dramatic performances of well-known arias from Romantic Italian opera - mostly by Verdi.



This massive coffee table book was sitting on the bargain rack at Borders, and it was too tempting to pass up.  It includes synopses of a good number of operas, with a strong focus on the 20th Century (including many operas that are not so well-known).  There are numerous pictures of productions and drawings of set and costume designs.  I have flipped through it and read a few parts.  Generally, it is well-written but could have used more proofreading; I spotted a few typos and misspellings of names here and there.  But other than that, it is very good, and it is well worth getting if it is on the bargain rack.

Heather

[M forever]

Apparently it's his last performance with the Concertgebouw. I have a live Bruckner 9 with the Munich PO from Jan '87 (got it from Operashare), so it's certianly not his last performance.

That must have been wonderful. The same forces played that work on tour in Japan probably just a few months before you heard it. The Japanese are releasing a DVD of the performance later this summer (it's already on CD).

It was indeed. I also went to the rehearsal the afternoon before the concert. They played T+I Vorspiel und Liebestod in the first half.

I hadn't seen that 9th on Operashare (I am a little "behind" with my downloading from there). I am grabbing it right now.

That reminds me, I posted that docu video on Opershare a few months ago, and it looks like the links are still active. I will post them in the "Bruckner Abbey".