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[jlaurson]

I'm definitely picking this up eventually. She has a voice I really like.

I interviewed her in Salzburg a few weeks ago. MOST lovely and charming woman. But her Bach CD I find--at best--an acquired taste. (Once acquired I found it quite nice, mind you, but it won't be included in my pantheon of Bach performances.)

A critic (trying to praise the album, incidentally) likened it to Dame Janet Baker singing Bach.

[DavidRoss]

I'm curious why it bothers you so much that some folks like Ashkenazy's Sibeilus, to the point where you need to insult his interpretation. It's gotta be possible to elevate Blomstedt without lowering Ashkenazy. I'm also puzzled that you haven't figured out that where it comes to music, people sometimes have different tastes. Sometimes these differences make no sense whatsoever, but it sure doesn't make them wrong.

George, I'm well aware that people have different tastes.  Some like ketchup on tacos, some like mayonnaise on pizza (I prefer horseradish--mayonnaise belongs on chips/fries/pommes frites), some like Tammy Faye Baker's makeup, and some like Ashkenazy's Sibelius.

I must have missed the memo telling us to stop expressing our musical preferences here--guess that means you'd better stop writing about how much you like Fischer and dislike Kovacevich playing LvB sonatas.

[jlaurson]

some like Tammy Faye Baker's makeup, and some like Ashkenazy's Sibelius.

What's NOT to like???

[George]

George, I'm well aware that people have different tastes.

Really? Then I am puzzled why you would say:

For the life of me I cannot imagine how anyone--let alone some folks whose taste I generally respect--could prefer Askenazy's Sibelius to Blomstedt, or just about anyone else, for that matter.

If you understand that people have different tastes, then it should follow that some people are going to prefer Ashkenazy.

I must have missed the memo telling us to stop expressing our musical preferences here

Come on Dave, I have no problem with people expressing their preferences. I am not debating the idea of people stating their preferences and you know it. I was clear about what I objected to in your post. I just don't see why you need to insult Ashkenazy to praise Blomstedt. Surely Blomstedt's readings have enough redeemable qualities so that you can state your preference for him without degrading Ashkenazy's performances.

--guess that means you'd better stop writing about how much you like Fischer and dislike Kovacevich playing LvB sonatas.

Hey man, as soon as I need to start mentioning things like Tammy Fae Baker's makeup and Kovacevich in the same sentence in order to praise Annie Fischer, feel free to call me out on it. Until then, your above statement has no bearing on what is happening here in this thread.

[Haffner]

What's NOT to like???

EEEEEEEK!

[jlaurson]

EEEEEEEK!

Believe me when I say that I could have posted _MUCH_ worse. But I didn't want to do lasting damage to any of you.

I am, incidentally, quite a fan of Ashkenazy's Sibelius, but that's an aside.

[springrite]

EEEEEEEK!

Believe me, that is the best looking Tammy Fae photo I have ever seen. (I know that is not saying much, but...)

[Bogey]

Bolivian Baroque
Ensemble: Florilegium
Label:  Channel Classics
Composers: Domenico Zipoli,  Anonymous,  Henry Villca

Info from web:

During the past decade or so, interest in Baroque music composed and/or performed in South American cities--particularly the cathedrals--has inspired a number of recordings. This one focuses on European-style 18th-century vocal and instrumental music from the Jesuit "Reducciones", or "settlements" in Bolivia. Not only was there a regular flow of music and musicians (and musical instruments) to South America from Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, but over time native-born composers trained in church-run schools began contribute their own works to what became an enormous body of instrumental and vocal repertoire.

Though at 27 bones for a single disc, I will probably have to go used on this one.

[Coopmv]

The new WTC by Angela Hewitt, to be released soon ...

[jlaurson]

The new WTC by Angela Hewitt, to be released soon ...

Bhaac-bhawk-what? [surprised chicken sound]
Indeed, she has recorded a new version of the "96".
http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/al.asp?al=CDA67741/4

And she--rightly, necessarily--explains her motivation on Hyperion's website.
A little looser approach certainly can't hurt. I'd not be surprised if I like her second take better than the first which I merely admired but didn't warm up to all that much.

[Coopmv]

Bolivian Baroque
Ensemble: Florilegium
Label:  Channel Classics
Composers: Domenico Zipoli,  Anonymous,  Henry Villca

Info from web:

During the past decade or so, interest in Baroque music composed and/or performed in South American cities--particularly the cathedrals--has inspired a number of recordings. This one focuses on European-style 18th-century vocal and instrumental music from the Jesuit "Reducciones", or "settlements" in Bolivia. Not only was there a regular flow of music and musicians (and musical instruments) to South America from Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, but over time native-born composers trained in church-run schools began contribute their own works to what became an enormous body of instrumental and vocal repertoire.

Though at 27 bones for a single disc, I will probably have to go used on this one.

I have heard of some Mexican baroque composer, though I doubt I want to bother ... The European baroque is fine.

[Brian]

(I prefer horseradish--mayonnaise belongs on chips/fries/pommes frites),

I'm sorry, but the list of approved substances to put on top of chips/fries is limited to the following:
- tartar sauce (commonly deployed with fish)
- cocktail sauce
- smokey barbecue sauce
- hoisin sauce
- Pomegranate and Mango Chipotle Sauce

[Jay F]

ewww nasty. I was eating pizza with some Brazilians last week and they were putting mayonnaise on it. Yuck

I called my mayonnaise-lovingest friend to tell him about this disgustoid and he said, "Oh, I want to try that." What could be more disgusting than warm mayo? Besides which, it's pizza rape.

I can't forgive you for putting this most disgusting image in my head.

[Jay F]

mayonnaise belongs on chips/fries/pommes frites)

Not any better than mayo on pizza. Warm mayo is vile and disgusting and cucky. I don't know how Ashkenazy's Sibelius got wrapped up in warm mayo. Neither am I going to think about it any further.

[Renfield]

I'd like to hear Neveu in the Sibelius:

Are these all the same performance, and if so, how do the transfers compare?

   

Thanks!

I have both the EMI and the Dutton, and I can very safely say: get the Dutton.

Also, generally do get the recording: it's quite breathtaking, IMO, as is the Brahms (also available on Dutton).

[Novi]

I have both the EMI and the Dutton, and I can very safely say: get the Dutton.

Also, generally do get the recording: it's quite breathtaking, IMO, as is the Brahms (also available on Dutton).

Thanks very much! Have ordered both Dutton disks .

[Dr. Dread]

I interviewed her in Salzburg a few weeks ago. MOST lovely and charming woman. But her Bach CD I find--at best--an acquired taste. (Once acquired I found it quite nice, mind you, but it won't be included in my pantheon of Bach performances.)

A critic (trying to praise the album, incidentally) likened it to Dame Janet Baker singing Bach.

Thanks.

Have you heard her Brahms CD? (Not sure if she has more than one.) That's how I discovered her.

[DavidRoss]

I'm sorry, but the list of approved substances to put on top of chips/fries is limited to the following:
- tartar sauce (commonly deployed with fish)
- cocktail sauce
- smokey barbecue sauce
- hoisin sauce
- Pomegranate and Mango Chipotle Sauce

To each his own, and the Pomegranate-Mango Chipotle Sauce sounds intriguing, but real mayo really is splendid (as if fries weren't fatty enough!) and a list that leaves out malt vinegar and grey poupon mustard is hardly complete.

[Brian]

a list that leaves out malt vinegar and grey poupon mustard is hardly complete.

Now that you mention it, that's correct. Also, I have become a fan lately of french fries fried in olive oil and sprinkled with various herbs. You can pretend it's healthy, but ... well, no, you can't. It still tastes sinful  0:)

[Renfield]

Thanks very much! Have ordered both Dutton disks .

I hope you'll enjoy them at least as much as I did.


Since I don't want to create yet another Karajan-related thread (for now), let me just post this KARAJAN ALERT here:

At the moment, the complete Karajan Symphony Edition is going for £32.27 on Amazon.co.uk - suffice to say, this is less than just the Beethoven cycle used to cost. Urgently recommended for anyone lacking more than one of the cycles included!