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T. D.


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DavidW

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Qobuz lied to me!  The prices were if you have their premium subs, i.e. fake prices.  They're actually more expensive so I ended up using Presto for all but Chailly M9 (which I still bought from 7digital).  I also bought this set:



This and the concertos were the case were I initially didn't like 'em and then gave them a fresh listen later and fell in love.
Edit: I meant the specific recordings, I've been a fan of the works for most of my adult life.

Pohjolas Daughter

Quote from: Wanderer on March 27, 2024, 03:06:38 AM
Wow!  You went on an Anderszewski binge!  ;D

I have two albums of his; that live one and one of Szymanowski.  :) Hope that you enjoy them!

Quote from: DavidW on March 28, 2024, 05:29:43 AMQobuz lied to me!  The prices were if you have their premium subs, i.e. fake prices.  They're actually more expensive so I ended up using Presto for all but Chailly M9 (which I still bought from 7digital).  I also bought this set:



This and the concertos were the case were I initially didn't like 'em and then gave them a fresh listen later and fell in love.
Other than the prices for those items, what's the benefits of having the premium subscription?

Pohjolas Daughter

DavidW

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 28, 2024, 07:00:34 AMOther than the prices for those items, what's the benefits of having the premium subscription?

No that is it.  The standard already gives you access the the entire catalog with lossless and hd streaming.  The premium adds in discounts on hd tracks in the store.

For Idagio, the standard provides lossless streaming and the premium gives you access to livestreams of concerts (including video).

For myself, I've never been interested in hd audio in the first place, but I've dabbled with the concerts on Idagio. 

Que

Quote from: T. D. on March 26, 2024, 03:59:45 PM

And... do you think it lives up to its reputation?

T. D.

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Quote from: Que on March 28, 2024, 08:01:35 AMAnd... do you think it lives up to its reputation?

I bought physical CD and it hasn't yet shipped.
The whole release was posted to Youtube and I enjoyed it there, though my computer speakers have crap fidelity so the assessment could change.

I have lots of Bach piano recordings but am a harpsichord novice, so my critical comments would be of limited value.
Suzuki's slow pensive approach appealed to me as a change of pace from Hantai, who is my harpsichord point of reference at this stage (Goldbergs, not K d F).

DavidW

Suzuki is fairly consistent in his approach to solo keyboard Bach.  I was not wildly surprised by his 1080.  I really like it, but I also like all the solo keyboard Bach he is done that I've listened to.

I think it is definitely worth a listen by streaming if you like Suzuki.  But blind buying a $30 set?  I don't know, for you.  It wouldn't be a blind buy for me because I've already listened.  I'm holding out for a big box of Suzuki Bach solo keyboard (including organ).  Fingers crossed.

T. D.

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Quote from: DavidW on March 28, 2024, 01:05:57 PMSuzuki is fairly consistent in his approach to solo keyboard Bach.  I was not wildly surprised by his 1080.  I really like it, but I also like all the solo keyboard Bach he is done that I've listened to.

I think it is definitely worth a listen by streaming if you like Suzuki.  But blind buying a $30 set?  I don't know, for you.  It wouldn't be a blind buy for me because I've already listened.  I'm holding out for a big box of Suzuki Bach solo keyboard (including organ).  Fingers crossed.

For me, a combination of wanting a keyboard recording of BWV 1080 (currently have only an oddball but interesting Italian string quartet release I can't locate right now) plus expanding my collection of harpsichord recordings. $30 is a lot, but after a winter of scrubbing endless planned concerts due to bad weather I have an accumulated entertainment budget.  ;)

I preferred to roll the dice rather than spend endless time hairsplitting over reviews. Did enough comparative online listening to figure I can't go far wrong. And I'll likely survey a variety of harpsichordists rather than going for a big box. Though I did spring for Hantai's 6-CD Scarlatti set.

DavidW

Quote from: T. D. on March 28, 2024, 05:46:40 PMFor me, a combination of wanting a keyboard recording of BWV 1080 (currently have only an oddball but interesting Italian string quartet release I can't locate right now) plus expanding my collection of harpsichord recordings. $30 is a lot, but after a winter of scrubbing endless planned concerts due to bad weather I have an accumulated entertainment budget.  ;)

I preferred to roll the dice rather than spend endless time hairsplitting over reviews. Did enough comparative online listening to figure I can't go far wrong. And I'll likely survey a variety of harpsichordists rather than going for a big box. Though I did spring for Hantai's 6-CD Scarlatti set.

If you haven't yet, try Leonhardt in anything Bach.  For me he has the magic touch!

Like you I also like Hantai's Scarlatti (and Handel).