Purchases Today

[Que]

Ah, okay, I wasn't very attentive.

Go figure: I find both the Streicher and the Troendlin fortepiano eminently listenable, and I'm not exactly famous for being a HIPster. They must be something else indeed. 

I have to admit that I was surprised that you ventured onto the dark side...
But seriously: Vermeulen has a real knack for Schubert that stands comparison with the best. And the instruments fit the music well.

[Papy Oli]

Some used copies on the way:

   

     

[Papy Oli]

And from Presto :





The Isoir is backordered, showing as non-available on La Dolce Volta - I'll be dead chuffed if Presto managed to actually deliver a copy.

[JBS]

From Arkivmusic

[Mookalafalas]

Papy, that is a wonderfull selection. If we were naighbors, I'd show up with a bottle of wine and ask to listen with you

TD:

[Papy Oli]

Papy, that is a wonderfull selection. If we were naighbors, I'd show up with a bottle of wine and ask to listen with you

I'll raise a glass to that! 

[vandermolen]

I caught the last movement (Bloch) on BBC Record Review yesterday and thought 'what's this great piece?' Turns out it's from this new release. The CD gets a rave review in the February Gramophone Magazine. Elgar's 'Viola Concerto' is his Cello Concerto adapted for the Viola:

[Todd]

$0.00.

[Florestan]

[Florestan]

And a little supplement

[Brian]

Bebbington + Poulenc = good stuff. The Hahn box looks fun too.

[JBS]

[Que]

Just arrived:

[classicalgeek]

From what I know of the industry, 1000 copies is a lot.

You're right that 1000 is generally a lot of copies for one release in the classical music world. But I was wondering if maybe more copies were printed for some these box sets which have become common in recent years. Just speculation, I have no idea if this is actually true. I was under the impression that the Prazak Quartet box was selling exceptionally well, which is why I bought it now!

The tracking information shows me that the package was on a flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco yesterday. So hopefully in a few days I'll be enjoying a feast of chamber music! 

[Florestan]

[JBS]

Post 1 of 2
From the used CD bin at the public library



I don't think I've ever heard the Puccini. Frankly I don't even remember hearing about it.

[JBS]

Post 2 of 2
From Arkivmusic. The Wilson/SoL is one of their Weekend Specials.




Contents of the Tomadin

[Que]

 

Interesting picks! 

[Wanderer]

Souvenirs de Paris:

[Madiel]

Souvenirs de Paris:

I'd be interested in thoughts on the Brahms piano sets. Plowright was kind of on my radar.