Saturday Symphony

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RJR

#40
February 14, 2011, 04:36:33 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 27, 2011, 06:48:41 PM
Nothing fancy:



One of those deals where it was a cheap tea, but I really liked it.  However, I am not opposed to recommendations. :)
I was looking for a recommendation myself, that's why I asked. I know Bigelow but that was many years ago. Used to buy Twinings as well. In the tin.

DavidRoss

#41
February 14, 2011, 08:10:16 AM
Quote from: RJR on February 14, 2011, 04:36:33 AM
I was looking for a recommendation myself, that's why I asked. I know Bigelow but that was many years ago. Used to buy Twinings as well. In the tin.
Nowadays I generally prefer stronger black tea blends (i.e. Peet's Russian Caravan), but for years Twining's Earl Grey was my fave.  If you want to try a different Earl Grey, you might consider:


also available in 4 oz loose leaf tins, and available with lavender instead of bergamot.
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher

Bogey

#42
February 19, 2011, 08:18:05 PM
Thanks, Que for the Stokowski leads.  Speaking of which, I believe you rec. this one to me many moons back:

Installment #7



Beethoven Symphony No. 4
Recorded live in Berlin, 1943

As David pointed out on his 4th Symphony thread, this one gets is underrated probably due to it getting buried by the 3rd and 5th that envelope it.  However, when given to the likes of Furtwängler, the passion he infuses into it reminds you that it holds its own with LvB's iconic symphonies.  I also have this on the Music a& Arts label (which I am spinning now), but the Melodia above is allowed to breathe a bit more and there seems to be less noise reduction.  Also, Que, can you check something for me.  The M&A has the 4th being recorded on June 27 and 30th, while the Melodia just notes the 27th.  The timings are about the same and the only difference is that they probably transferred a few more seconds here and there.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Que

#43
February 20, 2011, 01:08:02 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 19, 2011, 08:18:05 PM
Que, can you check something for me.  The M&A has the 4th being recorded on June 27 and 30th, while the Melodia just notes the 27th.  The timings are about the same and the only difference is that they probably transferred a few more seconds here and there.

Bill, I posted my response on the Furtwängler thread HERE.

Q

Bogey

#44
February 27, 2011, 08:24:26 AM Last Edit: February 27, 2011, 08:26:44 AM by Bogey
Installment #8



Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2)

I tend to return to my Copland cds around this time of year, probably due to the fact that I have heard numerous film scores over the past few weeks getting ready for the Academy Awards.  This cd is a favorite.  I believe that Benji and David rec. it to me and the short symphony is a treat.  What strikes me most about it is how Copland gets under way without any build up. Almost as if the first movement was missing.  Very Copland-esque piece and of course MTT is brilliant with this entire cd of must hear music.
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

DavidRoss

#45
February 27, 2011, 08:56:39 AM
Ahh...yesterday listened to Rattie's new Mahler 2--hardly a symphony that's seldom heard around Chez Sherman.  Think I'll follow your lead with the Copland, Bill--nice suggestion!
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher

karlhenning

#46
February 27, 2011, 02:06:53 PM
It will be Monday for me, but I find that it is time for me, too, to revisit the Short Symphony.

Bogey

#47
February 27, 2011, 02:11:50 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 27, 2011, 02:06:53 PM
It will be Monday for me, but I find that it is time for me, too, to revisit the Short Symphony.

I think we all better just mosey on down to the Copland Coral next week, Karl. ;D
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Grazioso

#48
February 28, 2011, 04:30:33 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 27, 2011, 06:48:41 PM
Nothing fancy:



One of those deals where it was a cheap tea, but I really liked it.  However, I am not opposed to recommendations. :)

No particular recommendation for Earl Grey since it's not something I drink regularly, but I highly recommend that anyone who likes tea try quality loose tea. You won't regret it: you can get vastly better flavor and far wider variety. No tea bags to chuck, either (environmental waste). IMO, it's also more fun to brew it the traditional way.

Tea is, after all, the thing that separates us from the animals. So enjoy the best  :D

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. --Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

karlhenning

#49
February 28, 2011, 05:02:48 AM
Loose tea is always good. I have a tea basket at the office.

Thread duty:

I'm in with the Short Symphony; I think I may have a sentimental preference for the Sextet, but I do like the 'full score' version very well, too.

Bogey

#50
March 05, 2011, 05:32:39 AM
Installment #9



Symphony 1 and 2

Sweeping, full-bodied, absolutely beautiful!  Why is this the only Hanson cd I have on my shelf!?
There will never be another era like the Golden Age of Hollywood.  We didn't know how to blow up buildings then so we had no choice but to tell great stories with great characters.-Ben Mankiewicz

Grazioso

#51
March 05, 2011, 06:28:03 AM
Quote from: Bogey on March 05, 2011, 05:32:39 AM
Installment #9



Symphony 1 and 2

Sweeping, full-bodied, absolutely beautiful!  Why is this the only Hanson cd I have on my shelf!?

If you can find them, there are two Delos double CD sets with his complete symphonies. Gerard Schwarz conducting the Seattle SO.  One set is apparently OP now :(
There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. --Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

DavidRoss

#52
March 05, 2011, 09:57:59 AM
Okay, Bill  ;D

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