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[The new erato]

[Harry]

Interesting, on my list.

[The new erato]

The Cristo was very beautiful. Hyperion not available on streaming services, smart.

[Florestan]

[Wanderer]

Found this at a significant discount compared to amazon prices at a physical store here in Athens. I have several of the included recordings already, but even just to get the ones I don't have, the box is still a huge bargain.

[Wanderer]

[SonicMan46]

 

Hi Todd and Andrei - the Naxos Kozeluch Symphonies piqued my interest - I own about 20 discs of this composer (3/4 KB sonatas and Piano Trios), but have the 2 recordings inserted above of his Symphonies, so wanted to see 'how much overlap' might exist?

Kozeluch's works were categorized by Milan Poštolka (list HERE) - looks like he wrote at least 18 symphonies, although the article states about 30, so some lost/misplaced/etc.  Currently I own 7 (in the list in bold); the Naxos recordings have 12 total, with a lot of overlap - so, will take a listen on Spotify - Dave

Symphonies - Kozeluch (Poštolka numbers)
 P I: 1 \ Symphony in D major "L'Arlechino"+
 P I: 2 \ Symphony in C major
 P I: 3 \ Symphony in D major Op. 22 No. 1*
 P I: 4 \ Symphony in F major Op. 22 No. 2*
 P I: 5 \ Symphony in G minor Op. 22 No. 3*
 P I: 6 \ Symphony in C major Op. 24 No. 1+
 P I: 7 \ Symphony in A major Op. 24 No. 2
 P I: 8 \ Symphony in G major Op. 24 No. 3
 P I: 9 \ Symphony in C major
 P I:10 \ Symphony in A major "A la Française"+
 P I:11 \ Symphony in B flat major "L'irresoluto"+
 P I:A1 \ Symphony in A major
 P I:D1 \ Symphony in D major (lost)
 P I:D2 \ Symphony in D major
 P I:D3 \ Symphony in D major
 P I:E1 \ Symphony in E major
 P I:F1 \ Symphony in F major
 P I:G1 \ Symphony in G major

+ Concerto Koln  *Bamert-London

Naxos Symphonies 1:  P I:3, P I:5, P I:6, P I:7
Naxos Symphonies 2: P I:1, P I:4, P I:8, P I:D3
Naxos Symphonies 3: P I:2, P I:9, P I:10, P I:11

[Florestan]

 

Hi, Dave! I have these two as well but since Kozeluch is one of my favorite classical composers I don't mind the duplications. 

TD

[Todd]

$0.00.

[SonicMan46]

Hi, Dave! I have these two as well but since Kozeluch is one of my favorite classical composers I don't mind the duplications. 

Thanks Andrei - have not ruled out purchasing these Naxos CDs - will take a Spotify listen soon -

Since you're a Kozeluch fan, how about his KB Sonatas?  I've accumulated all 12 of the Jenny Kim fortepiano recordings on Brilliant (before release of the box shown below - just $24 USD on Amazon!); but, Kemp English has also released 12 CDs on Grand Piano presumably on different historic instruments (quote of last disc) - have not listened to him yet - if you own/heard both performers, any comments - I've liked Kim's performances.  Dave

KOŽELUCH, LEOPOLD (1747–1818)
Complete Keyboard Sonatas • 12
Nos. 47–50  Kemp English, fortepiano
This is the final volume of Kemp English's pioneering world première recording of Leopold Koželuch's complete solo keyboard sonatas. It is played, once again, on appropriate authentic instruments and charts just how profoundly Koželuch's style changed over the decades, from the charming early Sonata No. 47 for harpsichord to the three late romantic sonatas. The virtuosic Sonata No. 49, with its pedal effects and extended compass, shows techniques derived from the English Piano School and in the final sonata he encapsulates to perfection the sound world of early nineteenth-century Vienna.

This recording was made on period instruments:
Original harpsichord by Longman and Broderip (built by Thomas Culliford), 1785 (tracks 1–2);
Original grand fortepiano by Joseph Kirckman (London), c. 1798 (tracks 3–7);
Original grand fortepiano by Johann Fritz (Vienna), c. 1815 (tracks 8–9) (Source)

 

[Todd]

if you own/heard both performers, any comments - I've liked Kim's performances.

Kemp delivers more musically satisfying performances than Kim, though Kim sounds more technically secure.  Since Kemp uses more varied instruments, the sound differs between discs, to excellent effect.  I've heard only four of his discs and the entire Kim cycle.  Kemp would be the better choice for a single complete set, but given the differences, there is enough variety for two complete sets.  I cannot see collecting Mozart numbers of cycles, let alone Beethoven numbers, were such numbers ever available.

[Florestan]

Thanks Andrei - have not ruled out purchasing these Naxos CDs - will take a Spotify listen soon -

Since you're a Kozeluch fan, how about his KB Sonatas?  I've accumulated all 12 of the Jenny Kim fortepiano recordings on Brilliant (before release of the box shown below - just $24 USD on Amazon!); but, Kemp English has also released 12 CDs on Grand Piano presumably on different historic instruments (quote of last disc) - have not listened to him yet - if you own/heard both performers, any comments - I've liked Kim's performances.  Dave

 

I have the Kemp cycle which I haven't listened to in its entirety but I heard so far I greatly enjoyed.

[Florestan]

Kemp delivers more musically satisfying performances than Kim, though Kim sounds more technically secure.  Since Kemp uses more varied instruments, the sound differs between discs, to excellent effect.  I've heard only four of his discs and the entire Kim cycle.  Kemp would be the better choice for a single complete set, but given the differences, there is enough variety for two complete sets.

Thanks for this. I might consider getting the Kim as well.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Hi, Dave! I have these two as well but since Kozeluch is one of my favorite classical composers I don't mind the duplications. 

TD

I did a double-take when I saw the name Nathalia Milstein and wondered if she might not be the granddaughter (or somehow or another related  to) of Nathan Milstein, but then found this:  https://slippedisc.com/2015/05/its-not-that-milstein/

Nope!

PD

[Florestan]

I cannot see collecting Mozart numbers of cycles, let alone Beethoven numbers, were such numbers ever available.

Btw, does anyone know how many complete Haydn piano sonatas cycle are there? I have six on modern pianos (Carmen Piazzini. John McCabe, Rudolf Buchbinder, Walid Akl, Ekaterina Derzhavina, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet) and one HIP (Tom Beghin).

[Spotted Horses]

Btw, does anyone know how many complete Haydn piano sonatas cycle are there? I have six on modern pianos (Carmen Piazzini. John McCabe, Rudolf Buchbinder, Walid Akl, Ekaterina Derzhavina, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet) and one HIP (Tom Beghin).

I have Brautigam (and Buchbinder).

[Florestan]

I have Brautigam (and Buchbinder).

Drat, how could I forgot I have Brautigam too? 

[SonicMan46]

Btw, does anyone know how many complete Haydn piano sonatas cycle are there? I have six on modern pianos (Carmen Piazzini. John McCabe, Rudolf Buchbinder, Walid Akl, Ekaterina Derzhavina, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet) and one HIP (Tom Beghin).

I have Brautigam (and Buchbinder).

I've 4 at the moment, 3 above in bold + the one below - Dave

[Que]

Btw, does anyone know how many complete Haydn piano sonatas cycle are there? I have six on modern pianos (Carmen Piazzini. John McCabe, Rudolf Buchbinder, Walid Akl, Ekaterina Derzhavina, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet) and one HIP (Tom Beghin).

Christine Schornsheim on a variety of period instruments (Capriccio), and it's pretty good too!

PS Dave beat me to it!

[Todd]

Btw, does anyone know how many complete Haydn piano sonatas cycle are there?

I do not collect Haydn cycles in particular, so I am not certain.  Roland Batik, Artur Balsam, and Daniel Fuchs have not been mentioned so far.  I streamed the Batik, which has some very fine sonatas.  (His Mozart sonata cycle is a hidden gem.)  I own McCabe, Brautigam, and Beghin.  So I know of the following:

Carmen Piazzini
John McCabe
Rudolf Buchbinder
Walid Akl
Ekaterina Derzhavina
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Tom Beghin
Ronald Brautigam
Roland Batik
Artur Balsam
Daniel Fuchs

At least two cycles are ongoing, but until they finish, they are not finished.