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[Lilas Pastia]

Thanks! Browsing through the CSO website only brought up pages and pages about Verdi and the Requiem, the performance history of the Requiem with tthe CSO and a lengthy paragraph about Muti's 'credentials' to perform the work. Nothing about the salt, pepper, spices and oil in the recipe. A potentially great Requiem is the Cambreling on Hänssler. Alas, hwoever was in charge of the production stinted on star quality, so we get good soloists at best, a sure recipe for oblivion. The Requiem is NOT a conductor's work. Unless you're Karajan - but that's another debate.

[SonicMan46]

Just finished perusing the American Record Guide, Sept-Oct 2009 issue - some of the 'excellent' reviews that were of interest to me are listed below - would appreciate any comments from those who may know these works; have nothing by Fischer & Hammer - thanks - 

Beethoven, LV - Cello Sonatas w/ Bailey-Dinnerstein

Chopin, Frederic - Mazurkas (just 1 disc) w/ Primakov

Fischer, Johann - Harpsichord Suites w/ Martynova

Fischer, Johann - Oboe Concertos w/ Niesemann

Hammer, Franz - Viola da Gamba w/ Eckert

Jenkins, John - Fantasy Suites w/ Hamburger Ratsmusik

Pachelbel, Johann - Clavier Music, Vol. 1 w/ Raml

Shostakovich, D. - Preludes & Fuges w/ Jenny Lin


 

 

 

 

[MishaK]

Beethoven, LV - Cello Sonatas w/ Bailey-Dinnerstein

Can't imagine why anyone would want this guy's work. Heard Bailey live. Distinctly subpar. Skip.

[SonicMan46]

Can't imagine why anyone would want this guy's work. Heard Bailey live. Distinctly subpar. Skip.

Well, can't say that I want these particular works w/ this combination, but the reviewer seemed to be impress? 

I've also heard Bailey live last year - he looks good on stage w/ his cello, but certainly is no competition to the better known cellists; of the 'potential' list presented this was likely my least likely purchase - but, thanks for the support - Dave 

[jlaurson]

Beethoven, LV - Cello Sonatas w/ Bailey-Dinnerstein

Why??? That's just above Paul Potts.

Shostakovich, D. - Preludes & Fuges w/ Jenny Lin

Absolutely!!! She's a stunning player. Now my second favorite P&F after Jarrett (who not everyone finds as superb as I do).

[Dana]

Maazel's Sibelius symphony set is available on amazon for $10 after S&H. Should I splurge?

[Brian]

Maazel's Sibelius symphony set is available on amazon for $10 after S&H. Should I splurge?

Is that used? The cheapest new after S&H is $15.

[Antoine Marchand]

Any opinion about Dana Protopopescu performing Mendelssohn's piano works (Profil-Edition Günter Hänssler)?

[Dana]

Is that used? The cheapest new after S&H is $15.

Yes.

[Dana]

Too late... I bought it.

[DavidRoss]

Good choice.  Maazel's '60s WP Sibelius cycle is a darned good one, perhaps the best of the "fiery" rather than "cool" cycles IMO.  It's the set that taught me to appreciate Sibelius's symphonies (Lennie's contemporaneous NYPO cycle, however, taught me to love them).

[Drasko]

Not really considering this, Argerich & Freire playing Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, I'm buying it as soon as comes out.


http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//AM177.htm

Vinnitskaya won Queen Elizabeth competition two years ago and there are some interesting youtube clips from it. She sounds promissing and the CD program is dynamite, if she can pull it.



Blechacz, Chopin concertos. Do I need another recording of these? Will wait for some reviews first.

[Dana]

Good choice.  Maazel's '60s WP Sibelius cycle is a darned good one, perhaps the best of the "fiery" rather than "cool" cycles IMO.  It's the set that taught me to appreciate Sibelius's symphonies (Lennie's contemporaneous NYPO cycle, however, taught me to love them).

      That's what I've heard. Unfortunately, I only have his late Vienna recordings - interesting sonic experiences (especially the 2nd), but they've been wearing on me for a few years. It's about time to get a new one.

[MishaK]

Not really considering this, Argerich & Freire playing Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, I'm buying it as soon as comes out.

What else is on that disc? I have their earlier studio recording of the Rach Sym Dances on Philips. I see no urgency to replace it.

[Franco]

Haydn: Complete Masses / Glover, Trinity Choir

For some background to this set, the NYT had an article in yesterday's paper with some sad political machinations at Trinity Church.

[Drasko]

What else is on that disc?

Brahms' Haydn Variations, some Schubert Rondo and La Valse.

I have their earlier studio recording of the Rach Sym Dances on Philips.

Check again.

[MishaK]

Check again.

Oops! You're right. The earlier Philips disc is the Suite No.2. So this is indeed new repertoire.

[Brian]

Images link through to MDT in case you need to see a complete list of contents.

     

[Que]

Complete Book IV on 5 CD's - looks enticing...

Q

[haydnguy]

Glazunov
Symphonies Nos. 4 and 7
Jose Serebrier
Royal Scottish National Orchestra



I got the CD with Symphony No. 5 on it and loved it.