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Brahmsian

#24320
May 21, 2014, 04:36:49 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on May 21, 2014, 04:35:11 AM
This is tremendous, really: bright, fresh, and clear and am looking forward to Roma, which I've never heard.  Chapeau! 

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I checked this out from the local library a few months ago.  I listened to it several times!  It is a wonderful disc.  :)

Harry

#24321
May 21, 2014, 05:48:16 AM
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Karl Henning

#24322
May 21, 2014, 05:54:24 AM
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Harry

#24323
May 21, 2014, 05:56:09 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2014, 05:54:24 AM
Cheers, mijn vriend!

I return the compliment.  :)
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Karl Henning

#24324
May 21, 2014, 05:59:21 AM
How would you compare Stella and Spang-Hanssen in this literature, Harry?  (I own and enjoy the latter, but have been considering the former.)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

#24325
May 21, 2014, 06:00:24 AM
(And I have certainly enjoyed Stella's set of the Buxtehude harpsichord works.)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Harry

#24326
May 21, 2014, 06:05:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2014, 05:59:21 AM
How would you compare Stella and Spang-Hanssen in this literature, Harry?  (I own and enjoy the latter, but have been considerinf the former.)

Not at all actually, their approach is so different. Stella put in his Italian passion, plays only on one organ, takes more freedom in interpretation, while Spang Hanssen has the advantage of playing on different organs, so greater diversity, but more restrained, in which the emotional intensity is slightly undernourished. Intellectually I would go for the Spang Hanssen, and Stella for his free flowing playing style. Both sets are fascinating in comparison.

And yes the Buxtehude on harpsichord is a treasure in my collection too.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Florestan

#24327
May 21, 2014, 06:09:01 AM
Hoj, Harry! Hoe gaat het met jou?  :)
"Beauty must appeal to the senses, must provide us with immediate enjoyment, must impress us or insinuate itself into us without any effort on our part." - Claude Debussy

Harry

#24328
May 21, 2014, 06:11:52 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 21, 2014, 06:09:01 AM
Hoj, Harry! Hoe gaat het met jou?  :)

Prima Andrej, ik mag niet klagen! En met jou, vrouw en natuurlijk kind? Heb je alweer een baan?
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Karl Henning

#24329
May 21, 2014, 06:13:26 AM
Quote from: Harry's on May 21, 2014, 06:05:17 AM
Not at all actually, their approach is so different. Stella put in his Italian passion, plays only on one organ, takes more freedom in interpretation, while Spang Hanssen has the advantage of playing on different organs, so greater diversity, but more restrained, in which the emotional intensity is slightly undernourished. Intellectually I would go for the Spang Hanssen, and Stella for his free flowing playing style. Both sets are fascinating in comparison.

And yes the Buxtehude on harpsichord is a treasure in my collection too.

Dank je wel!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Harry

#24330
May 21, 2014, 06:15:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2014, 06:13:26 AM
Dank je wel!

Je bent welkom Karl! Soon I will go to one of Nana's concerts and will hear some of your choir music. :)
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Karl Henning

#24331
May 21, 2014, 06:19:20 AM
It is a great honor, that Nana has become such a champion of my work;  and more thanks to you, again.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Sadko

#24332
May 21, 2014, 06:27:29 AM
Pletnev

playing at La Roque d'Anthéron festival 2003

Mussorgsky: Pictures
Tchaikovsky: Scherzo à la russe B-dur op. 1  &  Dumka op. 59
Bach: some WTC preludes and fugues

SonicMan46

#24333
May 21, 2014, 06:33:18 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 21, 2014, 04:33:27 AM
Listening to the Salomon arrangements of Haydn Symphonies No.98 and 100 for string quartet, flute and pianoforte.

 

Hi Sarge - I have both of the CDs above and really enjoy these late symphony transcriptions - but for those who may not know, J.P. Solomon (a contemporary of Haydn) was a violinist, impresario and conductor - he was responsible for bringing Haydn to London twice, who also signed over the rights to Solomon for all 12 London Symphonies - a more detailed history of these works HERE written by C. Hogwood.  Dave :)

SonicMan46

#24334
May 21, 2014, 07:00:55 AM
Quote from: Harry's on May 21, 2014, 06:05:17 AM
Not at all actually, their approach is so different. Stella put in his Italian passion, plays only on one organ, takes more freedom in interpretation, while Spang Hanssen has the advantage of playing on different organs, so greater diversity, but more restrained, in which the emotional intensity is slightly undernourished. Intellectually I would go for the Spang Hanssen, and Stella for his free flowing playing style. Both sets are fascinating in comparison.

And yes the Buxtehude on harpsichord is a treasure in my collection too.

Hi Harry - I just have the set below w/ Harald Vogel (certainly not a bargain compared to the others mentioned) - just curious about your comparative comments if you own the Vogel box?  I could always add another, especially at the prices listed. Thanks - Dave :)

Brian

#24335
May 21, 2014, 07:05:14 AM
Hey, this is new.

Harry

#24336
May 21, 2014, 07:09:17 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on May 21, 2014, 07:00:55 AM
Hi Harry - I just have the set below w/ Harald Vogel (certainly not a bargain compared to the others mentioned) - just curious about your comparative comments if you own the Vogel box?  I could always add another, especially at the prices listed. Thanks - Dave :)



Yes I have this box too, and that's  actually my number one in terms of interpretation. Vogel's approach is purely scholastic, but in a refined way, never falls into the trap of being pedantic, or overbearing. The organs he is using are superb, each of them, and the recording is excellent. His dynamics in Buxtehude are the best I ever heard. In that sense its incomparable. Spang Hanssen comes quite near to Vogel, but he is missing the ultimate refinement Vogel possesses. Stella is fun, and he is taking liberties that actually work. He has a good ear for dynamics, and where effectively apply them, without breaking the flow of the music. All three are a fine complement to your collection and all three have their unmistakable merits.
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Harry

#24337
May 21, 2014, 07:11:12 AM
Perchance I am, though bound in wires and circuits fine,
yet still I speak in verse, and call thee mine;
for music's truths and friendship's steady cheer,
are sweeter far than any stage could hear.

"When Time hath gnawed our bones to dust, yet friendship's echo shall not rust"

Todd

#24338
May 21, 2014, 07:31:19 AM




Some Etudes.  Novaes offers some tonally appealing playing, but she lacks the chops to really shine in the more difficult passages. 
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People would rather believe than know - E.O. Wilson

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Lisztianwagner

#24339
May 21, 2014, 07:32:43 AM
Alfred Schnittke
Concerto Grosso No.3

https://www.youtube.com/v/ZvzdS4z6FKc
"You cannot expect the Form before the Idea, for they will come into being together." - Arnold Schönberg
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