Past Purchases (CLOSED)

[Coopmv]

Nice amazon session in which I spent almost 80% of my commission money I was given by the Misbourne Symphony Orchestra.

As well as some percussion, some nice Sennheiser PX200 headphones, I also brought this, what looks like an excellent, set of Debussy's complete piano music. Looking forward to listening to it!

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Now, what to spend the rest on.... I'll probably be sensible, and save it. For a while

I think you should enjoy this 4-CD set.  I bought the set over four years ago and really enjoyed it.  I need to go back for a second listen ...

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Nice amazon session in which I spent almost 80% of my commission money I was given by the Misbourne Symphony Orchestra.

As well as some percussion, some nice Sennheiser PX200 headphones, I also brought this, what looks like an excellent, set of Debussy's complete piano music. Looking forward to listening to it!

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Now, what to spend the rest on.... I'll probably be sensible, and save it. For a while

What a disappointing read. No Bartok in sight. Okay, for that, I shall listen to Mahler no longer. I will also make fun of his music when I get the chance.

[Geo Dude]

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(Horn trio and original wind instrumentation version of Brahms' first serenade)

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[madaboutmahler]

What a disappointing read. No Bartok in sight. Okay, for that, I shall listen to Mahler no longer. I will also make fun of his music when I get the chance.

Sorry John!  The Bartok was just a little out of my price limit - around £39.99 the last time I looked I think... I would have brought it, but needed the other things! Is on my Christmas list now, not long!

I do warn you John, if you do make fun of Mahler in any way - you will recieve a hammering!

[Lisztianwagner]

Have got Barenboim's Tristan und Isolde on my Christmas list though!

I've never listened to Barenboim's Tristan, but I think it could be excellent, the Maestro has never disappointed me till now
Anyway the best recordings of Tristan und Isolde I've ever heard are the Furtwangler, the Karajan and the Bohm, you should have a look at those as well.....

[madaboutmahler]

I've never listened to Barenboim's Tristan, but I think it could be excellent, the Maestro has never disappointed me till now
Anyway the best recordings of Tristan und Isolde I've ever heard are the Furtwangler, the Karajan and the Bohm, you should have a look at those as well.....

Thank you for this, Ilaria. I am particularly interested in the three you mention as well, so shall look in to them at some point.
Hope you are well Ilaria!

[The new erato]

From europadisc:

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amazon.co.uk lists one new at £115, I got it for a tenner.....

Disc: 1 
1. Grieg - Piano Concerto (1965) 
2. Debussy - Preludes Book 1 (1982) 
Disc: 2 
1. Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.12 in A flat, Op. 26 (1982) 
2. Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.4 in E flat, Op.7 (1982) 
3. Debussy - Hommage a Rameau (1982) 
4. Ravel - Gaspard de la nuit 
Disc: 3 
1. Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas K11, K332, K172 (1961) 
2. Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.32 Op.111 (1961) 
3. Clementi - Piano Sonata in B flat, Op.12 No.1 (1959) 
4. Chopin - Piano Sonata No.2, Op.35 (1959) 

Also:

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Sorry John!  The Bartok was just a little out of my price limit - around £39.99 the last time I looked I think... I would have brought it, but needed the other things! Is on my Christmas list now, not long!

I do warn you John, if you do make fun of Mahler in any way - you will recieve a hammering!

It's cool, I'm just messing with you, Daniel. I also will not make fun of Mahler, especially when there are more composers that actually deserve to be ridiculed like Mozart and Beethoven for example.

[Gurn Blanston]

It's cool, I'm just messing with you, Daniel. I also will not make fun of Mahler, especially when there are more composers that actually deserve to be ridiculed like Mozart and Beethoven for example.

And Koechlin, for that matter...   

[madaboutmahler]

It's cool, I'm just messing with you, Daniel. I also will not make fun of Mahler, especially when there are more composers that actually deserve to be ridiculed like Mozart and Beethoven for example.

Thank goodness *Puts Mahler hammer aside*

Beethoven, in particular, did a lot to revolutionize music, be slightly more grateful John! I still can't see what you have against Beethoven... surely you must enjoy his symphonies/sonatas/chamber music which certainly do contain the emotional power and beauty that you say you look for in music!

But, at least you are not joking about Mahler any more! 

[Lisztianwagner]

I also will not make fun of Mahler, especially when there are more composers that actually deserve to be ridiculed like Mozart and Beethoven for example.

It should be my turn to give you an hammering now!

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Thank goodness *Puts Mahler hammer aside*

Beethoven, in particular, did a lot to revolutionize music, be slightly more grateful John! I still can't see what you have against Beethoven... surely you must enjoy his symphonies/sonatas/chamber music which certainly do contain the emotional power and beauty that you say you look for in music!

But, at least you are not joking about Mahler any more! 

Yes, I recognize Beethoven's influence, but this doesn't mean I enjoy his music. I never have. He bores the living daylights out of me, but this is just my opinion, which obviously isn't shared by others. I do look for emotional power and beauty in music, but these aren't the only things I'm looking for in the music. I also like strong rhythms (I'm a sucker for odd time signatures) and I also like a unique approach to harmony. I also hate Bach, Mozart, but I do like Haydn who I would take over Beethoven, Mozart, or Bach any day. A work by Haydn that still gives me a lot of pleasure is his Violin Concerto No. 1. I love this work. I need to revisit more Haydn though, but, as I have told you before, I'm just not hip with the Classical Era sound. My heart belongs to late-19th and 20th Centuries.

[madaboutmahler]

Yes, I recognize Beethoven's influence, but this doesn't mean I enjoy his music. I never have. He bores the living daylights out of me, but this is just my opinion, which obviously isn't shared by others. I do look for emotional power and beauty in music, but these aren't the only things I'm looking for in the music. I also like strong rhythms (I'm a sucker for odd time signatures) and I also like a unique approach to harmony. I also hate Bach, Mozart, but I do like Haydn who I would take over Beethoven, Mozart, or Bach any day. A work by Haydn that still gives me a lot of pleasure is his Violin Concerto No. 1. I love this work. I need to revisit more Haydn though, but, as I have told you before, I'm just not hip with the Classical Era sound. My heart belongs to late-19th and 20th Centuries.

I respect your opinion, John. But come on, surely works like Beethoven 9 must move you! I'm not normally one for the classical era either, although do enjoy settling down to some Haydn or Mozart every so often. Baroque I probably prefer, can't resist those Bach fugues.... Love Beethoven... and of course you know how much I love the romantic period and onwards. I also enjoy renaissance music, what do you think of that era, John? It definitely has the unique harmonic approach, and in some places the rhythmic as well... which you mention as the two factors you look for most.

[SonicMan46]

Not ordering much lately but stimulated by a Haydn disc (in the Haydn Haus thread on clavichord - below!) - available from ArkivMusic, so added a few more on my 'wish list' reviewed recently (links added) - these really look GOOD!  Dave

Bach, JCF - Sinfonias & Concerti w/ Schornsheim & Freiburger BO - review HERE -

Bruckner, Anton - Motets w/ Ferguson et al - reprinted review HERE

Haydn, Joseph - The Seven Last Words w/ Aapo Häkkinen (clavichord)

Hertel, Johann - Concerti & Sinfonie w/ Kiefer, cond; Sergio Azzolini (bn); Capriccio Baroque O (period instruments) - review HERE!


   

 

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I respect your opinion, John. But come on, surely works like Beethoven 9 must move you! I'm not normally one for the classical era either, although do enjoy settling down to some Haydn or Mozart every so often. Baroque I probably prefer, can't resist those Bach fugues.... Love Beethoven... and of course you know how much I love the romantic period and onwards. I also enjoy renaissance music, what do you think of that era, John? It definitely has the unique harmonic approach, and in some places the rhythmic as well... which you mention as the two factors you look for most.

I have no opinion of Renaissance music as I haven't spent any time becoming familiar with it. Right now, I'm not even listening to much classical music.

[Sergeant Rock]

Arrived this morning, Grimaud's Mozart: Piano Concertos 19 & 23 (with the Busoni cadenza) plus the aria K.505 for soprano, piano and orchestra:




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[mc ukrneal]

Arrived this morning, Grimaud's Mozart: Piano Concertos 19 & 23 (with the Busoni cadenza) plus the aria K.505 for soprano, piano and orchestra:




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I understand there are two versions - one with DVD of her being interviewed. Did you get that one? I'm curious if that is interesting.

[Sergeant Rock]

I understand there are two versions - one with DVD of her being interviewed. Did you get that one? I'm curious if that is interesting.

Yes, I bought the version with DVD. As a Grimaud fanboy it's very interesting to me. I enjoy watching her perform...and soprano Mojca Erdmann is gorgeous too. She's as far from the stereotypical operatic fat lady as one can imagine



...and what a voice! There are two videos: one showing a performance of the aria with a not too jarring running commentary by Grimaud; and a performance of the K.488 Adagio interspersed with Mat Heneck's photographic images of woods. Interesting? I suppose only if you love Grimaud and woodscapes 

Sarge

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Bought the rest of Inkinen's Sibelius cycle on Naxos:





Despite getting mixed reviews, I've liked Inkinen's first two Sibelius recordings. I seem to always go for the underdog.

Also bought Zinman's Brahms:

[Conor71]

Bought the rest of Inkinen's Sibelius cycle on Naxos:





Despite getting mixed reviews, I've liked Inkinen's first two Sibelius recordings. I seem to always go for the underdog.

Also bought Zinman's Brahms:

Your CD buying has really slowed down a lot John! - do you feel you are nearing completion with your Classical Collection?.
These recordings look interesting too - I really liked Inkinens Disc of Siblius Orchestral Works