Rodion Shchedrin (b. 1932)

[Daverz]

For me, a remastering isn't always an improvement. Plus, Melodiya is all but extinct here in the West.

You can stream or download it, though.  I see it on Qobuz:

https://open.qobuz.com/album/olpe9jg37q2xb

[Roy Bland]

For me, a remastering isn't always an improvement. Plus, Melodiya is all but extinct here in the West.

Dear Der lächelnde Schatte
certainly a respectable opinion, I can't agree particularly for melodiya recordings.
Best

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

You can stream or download it, though.  I see it on Qobuz:

https://open.qobuz.com/album/olpe9jg37q2xb

I wish that Shchedrin's Symphony No. 1 (w/ Svetlanov on Melodiya) would get some kind of reissue from like one of those labels like Alto. Since our @vandermolen writes liner notes for this label, perhaps he could make it happen by putting a bug in their ear? This would be awesome.

[Daverz]

You can stream or download it, though.  I see it on Qobuz:

https://open.qobuz.com/album/olpe9jg37q2xb

In fact, the Olympia version is also on Qobuz, so you can go back and forth.  The Melodiya is louder, but otherwise I didn't hear a reason to prefer one over the other.

[vandermolen]

I wish that Shchedrin's Symphony No. 1 (w/ Svetlanov on Melodiya) would get some kind of reissue from like one of those labels like Alto. Since our @vandermolen writes liner notes for this label, perhaps he could make it happen by putting a bug in their ear? This would be awesome.

A nice thought John but I suspect that there would be all kinds of copyright issues. However, I'll check with the Big Boss at Alto 

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

A nice thought John but I suspect that there would be all kinds of copyright issues. However, I'll check with the Big Boss at Alto 

Thanks, Jeffrey. There is currently a copy on Discogs for $52 (incl. shipping).  

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

Re: Jeffrey @vandermolen

I just broke my no CD buying rule to buy that Shchedrin Svetlanov recording on Melodiya. I bought it from the seller on Discogs I mentioned previously, but, to my surprise, he had two options available for shipping, so I went with the cheaper option. This CD wasn't cheap (it cost me $45), but the way I look at it is it was in a desirable condition (like new) and this is a rare CD that I'm likely to never run across for this price again. Also, I've been looking for this recording for a long-time. I'm glad I took the plunge, because that 1st symphony is something else. Also, I own all the rest of the recordings in this particular Shchedrin series, so I definitely was happy to finally cap off this collection (and my CD collection in general) with this disc.

[vandermolen]

Re: Jeffrey @vandermolen

I just broke my no CD buying rule to buy that Shchedrin Svetlanov recording on Melodiya. I bought it from the seller on Discogs I mentioned previously, but, to my surprise, he had two options available for shipping, so I went with the cheaper option. This CD wasn't cheap (it cost me $45), but the way I look at it is it was in a desirable condition (like new) and this is a rare CD that I'm likely to never run across for this price again. Also, I've been looking for this recording for a long-time. I'm glad I took the plunge, because that 1st symphony is something else. Also, I own all the rest of the recordings in this particular Shchedrin series, so I definitely was happy to finally cap off this collection (and my CD collection in general) with this disc.

It's a great disc John!
You won't regret it 

[Daverz]

Re: Jeffrey @vandermolen

I just broke my no CD buying rule to buy that Shchedrin Svetlanov recording on Melodiya. I bought it from the seller on Discogs I mentioned previously, but, to my surprise, he had two options available for shipping, so I went with the cheaper option. This CD wasn't cheap (it cost me $45), but the way I look at it is it was in a desirable condition (like new) and this is a rare CD that I'm likely to never run across for this price again. Also, I've been looking for this recording for a long-time. I'm glad I took the plunge, because that 1st symphony is something else. Also, I own all the rest of the recordings in this particular Shchedrin series, so I definitely was happy to finally cap off this collection (and my CD collection in general) with this disc.

The Symphony is also in Anthology of Russian Symphonic Music 2, Vol. 55

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

It's a great disc John!
You won't regret it 

Thanks, Jeffrey. Looking forward to finally owning it.

The Symphony is also in Anthology of Russian Symphonic Music 2, Vol. 55

Yeah, I probably could've found the digital download easily, but I already own several of these Shchedrin Melodiya series discs, but this is the one that I've been trying to find for many years and I just couldn't let it slip away.

[Daverz]

Thanks, Jeffrey. Looking forward to finally owning it.

Yeah, I probably could've found the digital download easily, but I already own several of these Shchedrin Melodiya series discs, but this is the one that I've been trying to find for many years and I just couldn't let it slip away.

OH, I would expect very few people to want that much Svetlanov.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

OH, I would expect very few people to want that much Svetlanov.

I don't mind Svetlanov's conducting. I think like any of the better conductors, he has turned in fabulous performances as well as performances I would never like to hear again.

[vandermolen]

Thanks, Jeffrey. Looking forward to finally owning it.

Yeah, I probably could've found the digital download easily, but I already own several of these Shchedrin Melodiya series discs, but this is the one that I've been trying to find for many years and I just couldn't let it slip away.

That's interesting to know John. I asked Alto about it but have received no reply yet. They are probably fed up with my 'helpful suggestions' for future releases 

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

That's interesting to know John. I asked Alto about it but have received no reply yet. They are probably fed up with my 'helpful suggestions' for future releases 

Well, thanks for asking even though I'm sure they think you're a nag.