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Brian

#29180
July 19, 2021, 06:15:39 AM
MI, any comments in general on the Slatkin RCA recorded sound? I think I've run into a couple of them where you have to turn the volume up.

Mirror Image

#29181
July 19, 2021, 06:19:58 AM
Quote from: Brian on July 19, 2021, 06:15:39 AM
MI, any comments in general on the Slatkin RCA recorded sound? I think I've run into a couple of them where you have to turn the volume up.

I'm pretty sure the remastering fixes this, but this is just an assumption as I don't actually own that box set but the individual releases. But if his remastered RVW or Elgar boxes are anything to go by, I'd say the fidelity should be excellent.

Brian

#29182
July 19, 2021, 06:25:29 AM
Thanks! I'll keep watch in the listening thread.

André

#29183
July 19, 2021, 05:24:04 PM
Reçeived today:






Mirror Image

#29184
July 19, 2021, 10:19:43 PM
Just bought:



I originally bought this via Amazon and the recording came damaged and had to send it back, so I'm trying my luck again and, hopefully, this one will be in better shape when it arrives! Andre spoke highly of this recording and the reviews seemed quite favorable. I own McCreesh's recording of Britten's War Requiem, which I love, but I imagine this being more up this conductor's alley.

Roasted Swan

#29185
July 20, 2021, 01:38:34 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 18, 2021, 09:27:52 PM
That's a nice set, Listener. I own most of them --- the Copland, Schuman and Piston are especially good.

+1 for that set and +1 for the quality of similar sets' remasterings.  But a shame this set did not include the Barber recordings from that same series - a curious omission that must be down to rights or licencing I assume

vandermolen

#29186
July 20, 2021, 04:43:12 AM
Used my Covid 19 Test Volunteer voucher to buy these two:

"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Harry

#29187
July 20, 2021, 05:08:49 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on July 20, 2021, 04:43:12 AM
Used my Covid 19 Test Volunteer voucher to buy these two:

The Nino Rota is a winner Jeffrey.
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"

vandermolen

#29188
July 20, 2021, 06:39:59 AM
Quote from: "Harry" on July 20, 2021, 05:08:49 AM
The Nino Rota is a winner Jeffrey.
Thanks Harry. I know that Christo liked the Chandos recording but this one was cheaper. I sampled it on you Tube and liked what I heard. I have his piano concertos on Chandos but can't remember much about them and, of course, I have his beautiful soundtrack for Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

André

#29189
July 20, 2021, 06:49:46 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 19, 2021, 10:19:43 PM
Just bought:



I originally bought this via Amazon and the recording came damaged and had to send it back, so I'm trying my luck again and, hopefully, this one will be in better shape when it arrives! Andre spoke highly of this recording and the reviews seemed quite favorable. I own McCreesh's recording of Britten's War Requiem, which I love, but I imagine this being more up this conductor's alley.

An impressive performance, John.

Mirror Image

#29190
July 20, 2021, 07:00:53 AM
Quote from: André on July 20, 2021, 06:49:46 AM
An impressive performance, John.

Excellent. Yeah, I recall you had mentioned to me you enjoyed it. I'm in no short supply of Berlioz Requiem recordings, but, hey, what's another one going to hurt? ;)

Mirror Image

#29191
July 20, 2021, 08:28:57 AM
Bought some more Berlioz:

Mirror Image

#29192
July 20, 2021, 09:22:41 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on July 20, 2021, 04:43:12 AM
Used my Covid 19 Test Volunteer voucher to buy these two:

Interesting choices, Jeffrey. The Rachmaninov contains three masterworks --- Three Russian Songs is hugely underrated. I think in this particular recording, though, I had some issues with the fidelity. I hope it's not an issue for you.

vandermolen

#29193
July 21, 2021, 12:44:26 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 20, 2021, 09:22:41 AM
Interesting choices, Jeffrey. The Rachmaninov contains three masterworks --- Three Russian Songs is hugely underrated. I think in this particular recording, though, I had some issues with the fidelity. I hope it's not an issue for you.
I'm sure that I'll enjoy it John. I love the 'Three Russian Songs'.
"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm" (Churchill).

'The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good' (Stanley Kubrick).

Harry

#29194
July 21, 2021, 01:05:06 AM
Some Alia Vox CD'S that were missing from my collection.
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

#29195
July 21, 2021, 01:06:23 AM
And two more
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"

j winter

#29196
July 21, 2021, 06:31:37 AM
I've been slowing down on purchases of late, but these big boxes filled a few interesting gaps, and at the price I couldn't resist...




The man that hath no music in himself,
Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils.
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark as Erebus.
Let no such man be trusted.

-- William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

Mirror Image

#29197
July 21, 2021, 06:50:02 AM
Quote from: j winter on July 21, 2021, 06:31:37 AM
I've been slowing down on purchases of late, but these big boxes filled a few interesting gaps, and at the price I couldn't resist...




Nice!

Harry

#29198
July 21, 2021, 09:23:00 AM
Some more Alia Vox recordings. being so cheap a lot of things were no brainers really.
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

#29199
July 21, 2021, 09:25:16 AM
More Alia Vox CD'S
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"
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