Purchases Today

[mc ukrneal]

I have long had the Busoni Piano Concerto with Hamelin on my wishlist. For some reason I never bought it. I now know it was because I was destined to own another - the recording with Peter Donohoe performed live at the 1988 Proms under the baton of Mark Elder. It just arrived yesterday and I am very excited based on the bits I heard and the reviews.

[André]

Attending a performance of the Busoni with Hamelin is one of my unforgettable experiences. As much for the incredible performance as for the wretched venue (a movie theatre transformed into a small concert hall with highly uncomfortable seating and clangy sonics).

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Just bought:

[ComposerOfAvantGarde]

I found this for $2 at a local record shop when waiting for a music shop to open (I was test driving some synths this afternoon). This is my first Villa-Lobos recording of music other than his guitar works: the Bachianas Brasileiras nos. 5, 2, 6 and 9. I already know and love no. 5 actually, so the others I am sure would be intiguing...especially no. 2 as I am a fan of orchestral music.



(image just from internet, my copy seems to be pre-owned by a library judging from the stickers on the cover)

[Richard]

Boxing Day sale at my local classical music store (one of the few remaining in Canada... a real gem!)

[Richard]

WOW! You're really feasting on the work of Mariss Jansons these days.

Just bought:

I'd be interested in hearing your impression of this:

I've been impressed with Harding's work to date.

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Man, Richard, that's quite a nice haul you got there! Some great stuff.

WOW! You're really feasting on the work of Mariss Jansons these days.

I'd be interested in hearing your impression of this:

I've been impressed with Harding's work to date.

These Mahler recordings I actually bought for my dad (his birthday is Jan. 1st) as he's the Mahlerian in the family. I'm sure they'll be good that is if you enjoy Mahler. Personally, I'm not a great fan of his music.

[Que]

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Just ordered. A purchase that was long overdue.

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[Daverz]

Just bought:

Sitkovetsky's Elgar VC is very fine, I think.

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Sitkovetsky's Elgar VC is very fine, I think.

Excellent, Daverz. Elgarian was speaking of how Sitkovetsky's performance at the Malvern Hills completely blew him away and with Menuhin (quite a good conductor) at the helm, it should be quite good. We'll see how he does against my current favorite Tasmin Little.

[Harry]

Through all sadness the Bach Vernet box arrived, I am fondling it.
Thank you Que.

[Que]

Through all sadness the Bach Vernet box arrived, I am fondling it.
Thank you Que.

If any music could bring some relief and consolation in these troubled times for you, it might be Bach....

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[Que]

BTW purchased yesterday:

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Bach's grandest secular cantata, almost a kind of mini opera! 
I already have Harnoncourt's recording, which had very little exposure on CD but is really awesome.
Stiil, a complimentary good modern recording with singers of this calibre would be most welcome!

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[aligreto]

BTW purchased yesterday:

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Bach's grandest secular cantata, almost a kind of mini opera! 
I already have Harnoncourt's recording, which had very little exposure on CD but is really awesome.
Stiil, a complimentary good modern recording with singers of this calibre would be most welcome!

Q

I will be interested to read your thoughts on that one.

[king ubu]

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Just ordered. A purchase that was long overdue.

Q

That's a great set!

[kishnevi]

Ordered off Amazon MP
I ordered the Vivaldi 45 days ago from Arkivmusic,  but it changed from in stock to to special order to cancelled for unavailability, so this replaces the original order.

[kishnevi]

Through all sadness the Bach Vernet box arrived, I am fondling it.
Thank you Que.

May the One Who is the Source of Life give your wife a refuah shelemah, a complete healing.

[Richard]

Arrived today. Listening now...

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[Que]

I will be interested to read your thoughts on that one.

My pleasure, scheduled for this  morning! 

Ordered off Amazon MP

That is one of the very best Haynd symphonies sets available. (And one of the recordings that Harnoncourt recorded in his old age that I actually like...)
You won't regret it.

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[Que]

Boxing Day sale at my local classical music store (one of the few remaining in Canada... a real gem!)

Love to hear more about those in due time. 

I was quite impressed by Esfahani's contribution to this set, which I can strongly recommend:

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A great set and a great bargain!  Some awesome performances there. Has been quite popular here, and for good reason.

Will be looking forward to your impressons on those as well. 

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