Recordings That You Are Considering

[Archaic Torso of Apollo]

Considering a couple of harpsichord discs:

Egarr plays Purcell



Hantai plays Scarlatti



I have to say, that melon looks rather tasty.

[Lethevich]

Not really considering the Bacewicz - it's a must-buy. The linear notes Hyperion have kindly made available on Stenhammer's second concerto make fascinating reading.

This month's releases make me feel positive about the future of these small labels. Really interesting repertoire (glad to see that they are extending their Romantic PC series into the 20th century a bit more), and even throwing in a new Messiah (2 for 1 price) and Takács (Schumann) recording.

[bhodges]

Not really considering the Bacewicz - it's a must-buy.

Thanks for posting this!  I have a few of these pieces on other recordings which are probably not nearly as good, soundwise, as this one.  (I notice Tony Faulkner was the engineer here.)  I'll probably try to get this very soon.

Now if only ensembles could be persuaded to do her music on concerts...

--Bruce

[SonicMan46]

MusicWeb has a great comprehensive review, though they leave a few notable offerings off the list, notably the Eroicas on Harmonia Mundia and the I-forget-whos (Henschel?) on Arte Nova.

Brian & Jens - thanks for the links - seems to be plenty, if not TOO MUCH, to consider and choose! 

Well, I happened to like the Emerson SQ in these works, since these 'lists' seem to be on the opposite ends of a see-saw -    Still did not see another review of the NCA recording that I posted earlier - but, definitely would like another - 

[Florestan]

If you love Scandinavian Romanticism, this is a must.

[Carolus]

And after this, I suggest you get his 6 SQ.

[Wanderer]

If you love Scandinavian Romanticism, this is a must.

Is Seta Tanyel any good in this one, how does she compare with Derwinger (No.1) and Ortiz (No.2) on BIS? I have little confidence in her, as her take of Scharwenka's piano concertos nos. 2 & 3 on the same series proved quite the dud; positively mediocre, if not worse. Also, is this a licensed or an original recording?

[Lethevich]

Is Seta Tanyel any good in this one, how does she compare with Derwinger (No.1) and Ortiz (No.2) on BIS? I have little confidence in her, as her take of Scharwenka's piano concertos nos. 2 & 3 on the same series proved quite the dud; positively mediocre, if not worse. Also, is this a licensed or an original recording?

At least some of the Scharwenkas were licenced, but this is new. Given there there must be at least 10 years between the recordings, she should hopefully have improved, although I must admit I didn't hear much wrong with the Scharwenka recordings.

[Brian]

At least some of the Scharwenkas were licenced, but this is new. Given there there must be at least 10 years between the recordings, she should hopefully have improved, although I must admit I didn't hear much wrong with the Scharwenka recordings.

Seta Tanyel's work in the solo Moszkowski series is excellent.

[jlaurson]

This is far and away my favorite Vespers recording... and has remained atop my list since it first came out.
(Was among the "Best Recordings of 2005" http://ionarts.blogspot.com/2005/12/best-recordings-of-2005.html



Rachmaninov: Vespers & Complete All-Night Vigil
Re-issue as SACD



Rachmaninov: Vespers & Complete All-Night Vigil
Original issue as Red Book CD
(Much less expensive, these days)

[Bogey]

This is far and away my favorite Vespers recording... and has remained atop my list since it first came out.
(Was among the "Best Recordings of 2005" http://ionarts.blogspot.com/2005/12/best-recordings-of-2005.html



Rachmaninov: Vespers & Complete All-Night Vigil
Re-issue as SACD



Rachmaninov: Vespers & Complete All-Night Vigil
Original issue as Red Book CD
(Much less expensive, these days)

Jay,
Do you have the recording os Les Vepres, op.37. Choeur National De L'U.R.S.S. w/A. Svechnikov?  See PM.

[Jay F]

Hi, Bill - No, I don't have it. Should I?

[Coopmv]

Jay,
Do you have the recording os Les Vepres, op.37. Choeur National De L'U.R.S.S. w/A. Svechnikov?  See PM.

Bill,

This is the version I have ...

[Jay F]

Jay,
Do you have the recording os Les Vepres, op.37. Choeur National De L'U.R.S.S. w/A. Svechnikov?  See PM.

Hi, Bill - I bought it. Thanks so much. I thought you meant the Harmonia Mundi version at first.

Did my PM get to you here?

Thanks again.

[Bogey]

Hi, Bill - I bought it. Thanks so much. I thought you meant the Harmonia Mundi version at first.

Did my PM get to you here?

Thanks again.

Awesome!

[Opus106]

Click on image for more.

[jlaurson]

Listen what the cat dragged in:



Mahler Sy.2
CSO, Haitink,
Persson, Stotlin
CSO Live, SACD



Haydn String Quartets opus 54
Sacconi Quartet


Ravel, Lalo and Turina String Quartets
Sacconi Quartet

(Listened to the latter, which is terrifically played, actually. Lots of zest, for sure.

[Wanderer]

Listen what the cat dragged in:



Mahler Sy.2
CSO, Haitink,
Persson, Stotlin
CSO Live, SACD

How is this?

[jlaurson]

How is this?

What my little ears tell me (upon first, casual listen): It's very fine, but also in the "that's nice" category. Know what I mean?

[Wanderer]

What my little ears tell me (upon first, casual listen): It's very fine, but also in the "that's nice" category. Know what I mean?

I do. Not every rendition can be stellar, can it?