Recordings That You Are Considering

[karlhenning]

Maybe its not a surprise when I tell, you that this interpretation is awesome?

Not a surprise, on many levels, mijn vriend! 

I do expect that this is playing to HvK's true musical strengths.

[Harry]

Not a surprise, on many levels, mijn vriend! 

I do expect that this is playing to HvK's true musical strengths.

Absolutely!

[Drasko]

Man, Milos, when will Praga come clean about this? 

Never?

[karlhenning]

Never?

Obi-Wan has taught you well.

[George]

Maybe its not a surprise when I tell, you that this interpretation is awesome?

It does not surprise me. HvK's Strauss is excellent. I have the 2 CD set with Alpine Symphony and Till...etc 

[karlhenning]

Well, and I'm hoping that's a Vier Letzte Lieder, like, to die for, lads 

[Harry]

Well, and I'm hoping that's a Vier Letzte Lieder, like, to die for, lads 

It is, trust me, even I, find that!

[Don]

A few on my radar:

Bach Cantatas, Vol. 22/Gardiner/Soli Deo Gloria

Bach Solo Violin/Tetzleff/Hanssler

Bax Cello Works/ASV

Dohnanyi Chamber/Kocian Quartet/Praga

[BachQ]

Toscannini's LvB 9:



Also includes a boatload of Wagner orchestral music . . . . . . .

[rubio]

This CD set I have just borrowed from the library, and I have just listened to CD5. This does really impress, and I just love the tone of Fournier's cello playing. To me his Schubert "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano", Schumann " 5 Stücke im Volkston" and Chopin "Cello Sonata in G minor" sound just splendid! But does anyone here have any idea about how his versions stand up to the competition? E.g. Rostropovich/Argerich "Cello Sonata" or Rostropovich "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano"?

http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//4775939.htm

[BachQ]

Considering this enthusiastically received DVD of LvB's Eroica Symphony, which includes a movement by movement explanation by MTT (includes perf. of entire symphony), see:

[SimonGodders]

This CD set I have just borrowed from the library, and I have just listened to CD5. This does really impress, and I just love the tone of Fournier's cello playing. To me his Schubert "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano", Schumann " 5 Stücke im Volkston" and Chopin "Cello Sonata in G minor" sound just splendid! But does anyone here have any idea about how his versions stand up to the competition? E.g. Rostropovich/Argerich "Cello Sonata" or Rostropovich "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano"?

http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//4775939.htm

Much cheaper here Rubio, I've been considering it myself:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pierre-Fournier-Aristocrat-Cello/dp/B000BV5REM/ref=sr_1_12/202-4351466-9240634?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178908412&sr=1-12

In fact, all the Original Master sets are very cheap at Amazon UK

[rubio]

Much cheaper here Rubio, I've been considering it myself:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pierre-Fournier-Aristocrat-Cello/dp/B000BV5REM/ref=sr_1_12/202-4351466-9240634?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178908412&sr=1-12

In fact, all the Original Master sets are very cheap at Amazon UK

I listen to the glorious playing of CD6 at the moment, and when I saw that price I just hit the BUY button faster than lightning!  . I guess this one must be a no-brainer.

[SimonGodders]

I listen to the glorious playing of CD6 at the moment, and when I saw that price I just hit the BUY button faster than lightning!  . I guess this one must be a no-brainer.

Hey! Good for you!

Let us know your thoughts...

[rubio]

As all the Original Master sets are very cheap at Amazon UK, how is this "Bach - Organ Works 1947-1952" by Helmut Walcha? I guess this must be the classic mono set, and also for an attractive price for 10 CD's (£21).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bach-Organ-Works-Helmut-Walcha/dp/B0000U1NH4/ref=pd_bowtega_1/202-4627606-2717455?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178912359&sr=1-1

[Bogey]

As all the Original Master sets are very cheap at Amazon UK, how is this "Bach - Organ Works 1947-1952" by Helmut Walcha? I guess this must be the classic mono set, and also for an attractive price for 10 CD's (£21).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bach-Organ-Works-Helmut-Walcha/dp/B0000U1NH4/ref=pd_bowtega_1/202-4627606-2717455?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1178912359&sr=1-1

Yes this is the mono set.  I recently purchased his stereo which I was most pleased with.  You may want to take a moment and read the reviews (from ClassicsToday ) of each on these two Arkive pages:

Mono:
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=81711

Stereo:
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=17994

The price of the mono set from Amazon UK looks like a bargain!

[BorisG]

Absolutely!

Yes, both of Karajan DG recordings of.

[Haffner]

A recording that I am considering?

Well, I've probably gone much too long in ignorance of Strauss's Metamorphosen:

Karl , the Metamorphosen (and that recording of it) are amazing. Strauss is very inspirational to me.

[Daverz]

To me his Schubert "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano", Schumann " 5 Stücke im Volkston" and Chopin "Cello Sonata in G minor" sound just splendid! But does anyone here have any idea about how his versions stand up to the competition? E.g. Rostropovich/Argerich "Cello Sonata" or Rostropovich "Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano"?

This doesn't answer your question, but Leonard Rose did a beautiful Arpeggione.

[karlhenning]

Karl , the Metamorphosen (and that recording of it) are amazing. Strauss is very inspirational to me.

I'll be spending more time with this 'un, Andy.

Good morning!