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[Sergeant Rock]

Where's Sarge when you need him, as our resident Maazelian?

Sorry. I've been busy elsewhere (family crisis). In fact I've just now seen the Maazel posts. Thank you for the detective work. The box is both intriguing and disappointing. He recorded more Berlioz in Cleveland (Harold, Requiem). I wish they'd included that. His Cleveland Debussy is missing (La Mer, Nocturnes, Jeux, Iberia); the Cleveland Strauss missing too (except for Heldenleben).

Discs 25-27: Tchaikovsky - Symphonies [If I understand correctly, it's the 'Late' ones, i.e. 4-6; but three discs?!]

The Cleveland Tchaikovsky must be 4, 5 and 6, recordings made between 1979-81. There was nothing he recorded in Cleveland that would make decent fillers except a Nutcracker Suite.

For one, I am extremely inclined to invest in this edition, and overjoyed that they've not gone for duplicating the Mahler cycle

Unfortunately they have duplicated the Beethoven and Sibelius cycles, the latter just re-released at bargain price. Since I have about half the performances in the box, I probably won't be getting it...although the Wagner, Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saens is tempting.

Sarge

[Renfield]

Sorry. I've been busy elsewhere (family crisis).

Ouch. Sorry to hear that.

The Cleveland Tchaikovsky must be 4, 5 and 6, recordings made between 1979-81. There was nothing he recorded in Cleveland that would make decent fillers except a Nutcracker Suite.

Yes, that's consistent with what sense I could make of the Google-translation. Must be pretty expansive readings, though!


Regarding duplication, I was extremely lucky not to have bought the Sibelius yet, despite having it on my shortlist for a while. So I don't own a single disc, out of the 30. Thirty being some sort of target number, I suppose, that may explain the odd omissions.

(Since they do duplicate Heldenleben - meaning they could've well duplicated the others if they wanted.)

[Sergeant Rock]

Regarding duplication, I was extremely lucky not to have bought the Sibelius yet, despite having it on my shortlist for a while. So I don't own a single disc, out of the 30. Thirty being some sort of target number, I suppose, that may explain the odd omissions.

The Pittsburgh Sibelius is a must-own even if you already have the Vienna cycle. He completely re-thought his interpretations. The Beethoven too is a great cycle. The only disappointment is the Fifth.

Sarge

[Renfield]

Oh, I see! I was always assuming (for no apparent reason) that the Pittsburgh cycle predated the Vienna one.

One more reason for me to make sure I get that box.

[DavidRoss]

I'm not convinced, but the Vienna set is among the finest of its kind.  And it's bloody cheap on Amazon these days!  And so is Blomstedt's SFS cycle!  Anyone without either oughta snatch 'em up while the gettin' is good.

[madaboutmahler]

My wishlist on amazon is absolutely massive, but these are the ones I am considering for purchase most urgently!

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Opinions on these would be valued! Thank you!

Daniel

[Lisztianwagner]

I usually concentrate on Strauss' waltzes, polkas and marches, but now I would like to have an operetta, and this is my favourite 



Ilaria

[Wanderer]

Opinions on these would be valued! Thank you!

I can recommend the Lupu and Grainger issues most highly (note: Decca has also issued a Lupu boxset that includes the one recording you're interested in, along with exquisite renditions of works by Beethoven, more Brahms, Schubert and Schumann).

[mc ukrneal]

Here's one we may want to conisder - has there been talk about the new Barenboim Complete Wagner Set? And why that same cover!?!

[Antoine Marchand]

Here's one  we may want to conisder -

You are careful with words... 

[kishnevi]

Here's one we may want to conisder - has there been talk about the new Barenboim Complete Wagner Set? And why that same cover!?!

Hmm, this may be one of the few times that a set priced at $101 can be considered a bargain...given what the individual issues seem to be fetching on Amazon MP....

I find it at Presto and MDT, but not on AmazonUK or AmazonUS.    Bookmarked, but I'll wait to see what prices show up at Amazon. 

[Mirror Image]

I'm considering Rihm on Hanssler next:

[Renfield]

Here's one we may want to conisder - has there been talk about the new Barenboim Complete Wagner Set? And why that same cover!?!

An awful lot of Wagner for one box, either way. (Meant positively.)

That said, I've heard nothing in there except the - perfectly adequate - Ring.


And that cover is de rigueur.

[Lethevich]

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Fans will hate me, but IMO The Warriors is the only piece of substance Grainger composed - it's very fine, and this performance is equally so.

[Mirror Image]

Fans will hate me, but IMO The Warriors is the only piece of substance Grainger composed - it's very fine, and this performance is equally so.

I never cared much about Grainger. I don't sit down and think "I need to hear some Grainger." No, this never happens.

[Lethevich]

I do like his light music, but I find it a little interchangable with other composers of that style.

[budapest]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here and I didn't go through the whole discussion, so please excuse me if you had this album before.

Im only 19 so I don't have a big collection (or music knowledge for that matter), but I wanted to share one of my favorite records with you.
Although I heard about Mahler I was not familiar with his work, until I went to a concert in Budapest (where I live). The Budapest Festival Orchestra played the 6th symphony and it was a terrific experience. I have listened to other orchestras' versions as well , however, it is the one recorded by the BFO that is the closest to my heart.

[Lisztianwagner]

Although I heard about Mahler I was not familiar with his work, until I went to a concert in Budapest (where I live). The Budapest Festival Orchestra played the 6th symphony and it was a terrific experience. I have listened to other orchestras' versions as well , however, it is the one recorded by the BFO that is the closest to my heart.

Mahler No.6 is very thrilling and intense, especially the finale is so powerfiul and beautiful, I absolutely love that symphony!!!  I've never listened to a version of the PFO, althught I heard Fischer recorded a great performance conducting that orchestra. 
My favourite recording is the Bernstein, with Wiener Phil, on DG.

Ilaria

[jlaurson]

I usually concentrate on Strauss' waltzes, polkas and marches, but now I would like to have an operetta, and this is my favourite 



Ilaria

If that's the "Gold" Fledermaus with the special appearance of Birgit Nilsson, it is AWFUL. Erika Koeth is unlistenable, among other things. Artificial and contrived.

However, Karajan Fledermaus CAN be great... but it's this one:


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Die Fledermaus
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Walter Berry, Hilde Gueden, Gerhard Stolze,
Rita Streich, Giuseppe Zampieri, Josef Meinrad,
Eberhard Waechter et al.

[Lisztianwagner]

If that's the "Gold" Fledermaus with the special appearance of Birgit Nilsson, it is AWFUL. Erika Koeth is unlistenable, among other things. Artificial and contrived.

However, Karajan Fledermaus CAN be great... but it's this one:


J.Strauss
Die Fledermaus

H.v.Karajan
Walter Berry, Hilde Gueden, Gerhard Stolze,
Rita Streich, Giuseppe Zampieri, Josef Meinrad,
Eberhard Waechter et al.

Thank you, maybe I'll follow your suggestion  Looking at the singers, the recording seems to be very good; and of course Karajan is always Karajan.
However I think Boskovsky's version could be great too, he was a stunning conductor for Strauss' music.



Ilaria