Vaughan Williams's Veranda

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Has anyone heard Brabbins' new recording of the 5th?

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Has anyone heard Brabbins' new recording of the 5th?

I think that either Roasted Swan or Biffo has the CD. I bought it myself but decided to ask my wife to give it to me for Christmas and also asked my daughter to give me the Elder recording of 'Job' and the orchestral version of the Songs of Travel.

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I think that either Roasted Swan or Biffo has the CD. I bought it myself but decided to ask my wife to give it to me for Christmas and also asked my daughter to give me the Elder recording of 'Job' and the orchestral version of the Songs of Travel.

Ah, so I'll have to wait until Christmas to get your opinion of it. Damn, that's just not fair!

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Ah, so I'll have to wait until Christmas to get your opinion of it. Damn, that's just not fair!

Haha - I guess that I could steal it from the 'present cupboard' (especially as I put it there myself) . I recently bought the Ben-Haim and Vladigerov CDs, not to mention Kastalsky's 'Requiem' and the Finlandia Salmenhaara CD. So, I thought that I should pace my greedy acquisitions out in order to appreciate them individually more - a case of 'less is more'. So far I've greatly enjoyed symphonies 1-4 in the series.

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Haha - I guess that I could steal it from the 'present cupboard' (especially as I put it there myself) . I recently bought the Ben-Haim and Vladigerov CDs, not to mention Kastalsky's 'Requiem' and the Finlandia Salmenhaara CD. So, I thought that I should pace my greedy acquisitions out in order to appreciate them individually more - a case of 'less is more'. So far I've greatly enjoyed symphonies 1-4 in the series.

Nah, I would just wait. You have the right idea. I normally don't ask anything for Christmas myself, but parents usually give me some money, but this year I don't even know what I'll buy as there haven't really been much in the way of new releases that have interested me.

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Nah, I would just wait. You have the right idea. I normally don't ask anything for Christmas myself, but parents usually give me some money, but this year I don't even know what I'll buy as there haven't really been much in the way of new releases that have interested me.

How about the Ben-Haim new release on Chandos John and the Vladigerov on Capriccio? Just some thoughts.

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Has anyone heard Brabbins' new recording of the 5th?

I bought it as a lossless download and think it is a very fine performance - the best yet from Brabbins. The 5th has been very well served on record with Boult, Barbirolli and Previn being my favourites - I find it hard to choose between them.

I will have to give Brabbins another listen soon; I am not so keen on the coupling, for completists only.

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....I bought it myself but decided to ask my wife to give it to me for Christmas and also asked my daughter to give me the Elder recording of 'Job' and the orchestral version of the Songs of Travel.

  Has this happened often Jeffrey?

PD

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  Has this happened often Jeffrey?

PD

Yes, fairly often PD

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Yes, fairly often PD

I remember my mom complaining that it was impossible shopping for presents for my dad as he always went out (ahead of time) and purchased what he wanted rather than waiting!    Lists, Jeffrey, think "Lists" and "Patience".   

PD

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I remember my mom complaining that it was impossible shopping for presents for my dad as he always went out (ahead of time) and purchased what he wanted rather than waiting!    Lists, Jeffrey, think "Lists" and "Patience".   

PD

My sympathies are with your dad PD. 

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My sympathies are with your dad PD. 

And mine with your wife and family! 

PD

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I wonder if Jeffrey wraps up presents to himself and then places them under the tree?

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I wonder if Jeffrey wraps up presents to himself and then places them under the tree?

Or maybe he at leasts wraps them and *addresses them to himself before sticking them in that cupboard?   Then at least it's a surprise for his wife on Christmas Day?

"To my dearest, beloved Jeffrey, from your doting wife...."   

PD

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How about the Ben-Haim new release on Chandos John and the Vladigerov on Capriccio? Just some thoughts.

That's possible, but, honestly, I don't really see any new releases that have captured my interest.

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I bought it as a lossless download and think it is a very fine performance - the best yet from Brabbins. The 5th has been very well served on record with Boult, Barbirolli and Previn being my favourites - I find it hard to choose between them.

I will have to give Brabbins another listen soon; I am not so keen on the coupling, for completists only.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm certainly not in dire need of any more Vaughan Williams but I might eventually get after Christmas.

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I wonder if Jeffrey wraps up presents to himself and then places them under the tree?

Haha - certainly not! My wife wraps them up 

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Or maybe he at leasts wraps them and *addresses them to himself before sticking them in that cupboard?   Then at least it's a surprise for his wife on Christmas Day?

"To my dearest, beloved Jeffrey, from your doting wife...."   

PD

That's an unlikely greeting - more likely 'Oh no! Not another bl__dy CD!'


Also, like my mother used to, she only ever calls me Jeffrey (rather than Jeff) if she's cross with me (so, most of the time actually  )

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That's an unlikely greeting - more likely 'Oh no! Not another bl__dy CD!'

     Just teasing you of course!  I'm glad that you have a good sense of humorr Jeffrey.

Best wishes,

PD

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     Just teasing you of course!  I'm glad that you have a good sense of humorr Jeffrey.

Best wishes,

PD

The teenage daughter of my CD nutter work colleague/friend played a wicked trick on him. A large parcel of CDS arrived for him at their house while he was out. So, she very carefully opened the parcel and removed all the CDs, replacing them with CDs from the shelves of his collection and carefully sealed up the package again. She then took great, malicious, pleasure at watching her dad's puzzled expression when he opened the parcel. Terribly wicked!