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André · August 08, 2025, 02:14:43 PM

D 894 and D 840 were paired on a Philips LP about a decade earlier. Deeply felt performances, full of drama and unresolved issues (as in most of Schubert's late works). Brendel was a past master at letting the ambiguities of Schubert lie in the listener's lap - instead of attempting a resolution that was not there.

Mister Sharpe · August 09, 2025, 04:32:20 AM

I'm a big Franckophile. And I greatly admire Jeff Cohen's pianism, ever in service to his material. Ordered this last evening, d'occasion, and now must expectantly, anxiously await its delivery. I swear, I'm worse than a five-year-old who's just sent away for his powerful intergalactic magic ring. Is it here yet?

hopefullytrusting · August 09, 2025, 09:10:04 PM

Think I am finally ready for English composers.

Que · August 10, 2025, 12:05:18 AM

Quote from: Mister Sharpe on August 09, 2025, 04:32:20 AMI'm a big Franckophile. And I greatly admire Jeff Cohen's pianism, ever in service to his material. Ordered this last evening, d'occasion, and now must expectantly, anxiously await its delivery. I swear, I'm worse than a five-year-old who's just sent away for his powerful intergalactic magic ring. Is it here yet?

The presentation of those issues are impeccable. Real Old School philosophy from the LP-era: the physical product is a little piece of art itself.

Just heard some César Franck piano music the other night, very pretty.

Roasted Swan · August 10, 2025, 12:29:46 AM

Quote from: hopefullytrusting on August 09, 2025, 09:10:04 PMThink I am finally ready for English composers.

enjoy!

Mister Sharpe · August 10, 2025, 08:02:23 AM

Quote from: Que on August 10, 2025, 12:05:18 AMThe presentation of those issues are impeccable. Real Old School philosophy from the LP-era: the physical product is a little piece of art itself.

I have real trouble resisting releases in the Bru Zane catalog. This is the direct opposite of the case with other labels' recordings: instead of thinking-up reasons why I need a given CD, with Bru Zane I have to drum-up excuses for why I shouldn't buy one.

And I know I am often going to fail in this. Franckly, I wonder if they aren't going to alter music history itself by advancing greater appreciation for French Romantic music.

hopefullytrusting · August 11, 2025, 03:50:29 PM

Symphony Set was only 7 bones!

Wanderer · August 12, 2025, 01:54:08 AM

Wanderer · August 12, 2025, 02:03:23 AM

Quote from: Roasted Swan on August 08, 2025, 12:08:43 AMThe Op.86 Konzertstück works really well in the keyboard version (much as I love the 4 horn original!) so I'm surprised its such a rarity on disc. I don't know the Oppitz performance but have enjoyed this one very much too;

I'm very fond of the Op. 86 Konzertstück - I'd love to hear it in concert as well. Regarding the piano and orchestra arrangement, I don't remember the Kuerti version (thanks for reminding me! I might have heard it ages ago and I have put it in my streaming listening list), but I do have the Vinocour version, which is less exuberant than I would like.

André · August 12, 2025, 04:46:53 PM

Joseph Schelb's music is amazingly inventive. Works recorded here date from his late period (1954-1970).

Harry · August 12, 2025, 10:40:56 PM

Quote from: André on August 12, 2025, 04:46:53 PM

Joseph Schelb's music is amazingly inventive. Works recorded here date from his late period (1954-1970).

Well I am happy to read that you like Schelb's music too. I am shouting this from the rooftops quite some time, that he is a considerable force.

hopefullytrusting · August 13, 2025, 06:23:09 PM