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[M forever]

Am interested in hearing the piano arrangement of the V Concerto...if not this version, anyone able to recommend a particular recording?

There aren't that many. Barenboim made a good recording with the English Chamber Orchestra in the 70s for DG:



I think Schoonderwoerd also recorded it in his horrible pseudo-HIP cycle, but after hearing the 3rd and 5th, I definitely do not want to hear anymore.

[adamdavid80]

Anyone know anything about Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello?  Nonesuch has an OOP cd with Isidore Cohen and Timothy eddy performing...the album also has Chansons madecasses and a two piano piece.

[Lethevich]

The string quartets set impressed me, so perhaps this will also be a winner?

[ragman1970]

Looking at the names and reading Osborne I would prefer this recording. BTW, his Liszt -Harmonies poetiques et religieuses- is for sure the better one compared with Amoyel. IMHO

[Drasko]

Currently very cheap at MDT, but I'm completely unfamiliar with Harnoncourt in this repertoire, especially french baroque. Also do these come with the libretto?

[Bulldog]

>> Handel: Suites For Keyboard

The problem I always have with Jarrett's baroque recordings is that his legato playing is so prevalent, thoroughly denying the music of any sharp contours.  Other than that, I tend to enjoy his recordings, although I felt his Shostakovich Op. 87 set bordered on lounge playing.

[Gurn Blanston]

Gonna repost this question (sorry), since it got stuck as the last post on the previous page...

Anyone know anything about this new Olli Mustonen disc that has him conducting and performing (with Tapiola Sinfonietta) Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and a piano arranged version of the Violin Concerto?  It's on the ondine label.

Am interested in hearing the piano arrangement of the V Concerto...if not this version, anyone able to recommend a particular recording?

I have that disk. It is a very creditable recording on all fronts; sound, performance etc..

The only other performance I have is Jando on Naxos. While it is not bad, it doesn't grab (me) like Mustonen does.

[mozartsneighbor]

>> Handel: Suites For Keyboard

In Handel's keyboard works I find this set played half by Andrei Gavrilov and half by Sviatoslav Richter very worthwhile. Maybe not very attuned to the style of the period, but still often full of life and insight.

[adamdavid80]

I have that disk. It is a very creditable recording on all fronts; sound, performance etc..

The only other performance I have is Jando on Naxos. While it is not bad, it doesn't grab (me) like Mustonen does.

Thanks! 

[Bulldog]

In Handel's keyboard works I find this set played half by Andrei Gavrilov and half by Sviatoslav Richter very worthwhile. Maybe not very attuned to the style of the period, but still often full of life and insight.

Agreed, although I do prefer Richter to Gavrilov - more depth to the interpretations.

[Kullervo]

At $40, a bit expensive (by Brilliant's standards), but I'm in a 20th C. string quartets mood right now. Are these fairly consistent in terms of quality?

[The new erato]

Currently very cheap at MDT, but I'm completely unfamiliar with Harnoncourt in this repertoire, especially french baroque. Also do these come with the libretto?

I think the Ulisse is a classic. For the Rameau some info here (scroll down to the quoted Gramophone review):

http://classiclibrary.blogspot.com/2008/06/rameau-jean-philippe-castor-pollux.html

Don't know about the libretti, but may take the plunge myself.

[Opus106]

This is UTTERLY and COMPLETELY out of the blue: a recording of Mahler's second.

I haven't heard it completely - yet. I'm sampling Naxos tracks as I type (proabably not the best version, I know), and I find nothing that is deterring me from this work. Into the second movement right now.

[ChamberNut]

This is UTTERLY and COMPLETELY out of the blue: a recording of Mahler's second.

I haven't heard it completely - yet. I'm sampling Naxos tracks as I type (proabably not the best version, I know), and I find nothing that is deterring me from this work. Into the second movement right now.

It's a fantastic symphony!!  Just took me a look long time to appreciate it as I do now.  A favorite of mine! 

[Drasko]

I think the Ulisse is a classic. For the Rameau some info here (scroll down to the quoted Gramophone review):

http://classiclibrary.blogspot.com/2008/06/rameau-jean-philippe-castor-pollux.html

Don't know about the libretti, but may take the plunge myself.

Thanks, I'll probably get Monteverdi and pass on the Rameau. Libretti are available in pdf from Warner website (which could indicate there are none included?) and there is also about 10 minutes worth of clips (in real audio) for Castor et Pollux if you'd like to sample.
http://www.warnerclassicsandjazz.com/release.php?release=5435
http://www.warnerclassicsandjazz.com/release.php?release=5510

[Opus106]

It's a fantastic symphony!!  Just took me a look long time to appreciate it as I do now.  A favorite of mine! 

I'm glad I'm at the "right point" in my listening to like it on the first listen. Actually, I haven't listened to more than the first two movements...dinner and stuff interrupted. 

[Harry]

At $40, a bit expensive (by Brilliant's standards), but I'm in a 20th C. string quartets mood right now. Are these fairly consistent in terms of quality?

Yes, buy them, they are awesome!

[SonicMan46]

Yes, buy them, they are awesome!

Re: Villa-Lobos - String Quartets on Brilliant Classics!

Agree w/ Harry - own & enjoy these works - I was lucky and got the set for closer to $25 when offered by BRO (just checked their website and not available now) - I agree that a little pricey for that label @ the moment? 

[Bogey]

[Bogey]