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DavidRoss

#1560
November 06, 2011, 10:04:29 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 06, 2011, 08:41:02 AM
Yes, he has, but I've not heard them. Although the typical favourable comment goes something like, "He dispels the myth that Schumann was a bad orchestrator."

That's what everyone says about every Schumann cycle--suggesting, perhaps, that such a persistent "myth" may have considerable substance after all. 
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher

madaboutmahler

#1561
November 06, 2011, 10:15:40 AM
Thanks again everyone for your help on the Schumann matter.

Now:
[asin]B0000AOWXV[/asin]

This would certainly be an interesting purchase... and it is only around £3 I think....
Anyone know it? It certainly has extremely mixed reviews on amazon.co.uk! There are 5 reviews there; 1 for 5 star, 1 for 4 star, 1 for 3 star, 1 for 2 star and 1 for 1 star!
"Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy"
— Ludwig van Beethoven

Coopmv

#1562
November 06, 2011, 10:50:11 AM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on November 06, 2011, 04:19:53 AM
Thank you for your feedback. With your enthusiasm for the Sinopoli, I shall purchase this set. :)

Well, that looks great! *looks at price on amazon*:  :o
Can only find a used copy for £80! How much was yours?

It was definitely a bit under $50 USD.  I bought the set over 2 years ago ...

mc ukrneal

#1563
November 06, 2011, 11:17:30 AM
Quote from: madaboutmahler on November 06, 2011, 10:15:40 AM
Thanks again everyone for your help on the Schumann matter.

Now:
[asin]B0000AOWXV[/asin]

This would certainly be an interesting purchase... and it is only around £3 I think....
Anyone know it? It certainly has extremely mixed reviews on amazon.co.uk! There are 5 reviews there; 1 for 5 star, 1 for 4 star, 1 for 3 star, 1 for 2 star and 1 for 1 star!
It's a bit ragged at times, and the sound is as expected, but always interesting to the hear the composer conduct his (her) own pieces.
Be kind to your fellow posters!!

bumtz

#1564
November 06, 2011, 02:11:07 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on November 06, 2011, 11:17:30 AM
It's [...] always interesting to the hear the composer conduct his (her) own pieces.

For this you might want to consider another bargain EMI boxset: Composers in Person (22CDs) - €35 at amazot.it - http://www.amazon.it/Composers-Persons-Edizione-Francia-Compilation/dp/B001EX5CH8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320620718&sr=8-1

Antoine Marchand

#1565
November 06, 2011, 03:06:07 PM Last Edit: November 06, 2011, 03:08:06 PM by Antoine Marchand
Well, I guess no comments are needed:

[asin]B0041KU1OK[/asin]

http://www.amazon.it/Sinfonie-Complete-Hogwood/dp/B0041KU1OK/ref=pd_sim_m_3

8)

DavidRoss

#1566
November 06, 2011, 03:12:02 PM
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher

kishnevi

#1568
November 06, 2011, 08:23:34 PM
I'm not sure if I ordered it or not--Amazon came up with a page in Italian that my opera-based Italian isn't up to translating. 
It does turn out that shipping charges to the US are given as 14 euros, so it's not quite so super duper...

DavidRoss

#1569
November 06, 2011, 08:30:16 PM
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on November 06, 2011, 03:32:41 PM
Apparently I was wrong: a comment was needed.  :D 8)
Yes, since the ASIN link didn't work.  I see you added the website URL.  That should help.
"Maybe the problem most of you have ... is that you're not listening to Barbirolli." ~Sarge

"The problem with socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money." ~Margaret Thatcher

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#1570
November 07, 2011, 12:23:05 AM
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on November 06, 2011, 03:06:07 PM
Well, I guess no comments are needed:

[asin]B0041KU1OK[/asin]

http://www.amazon.it/Sinfonie-Complete-Hogwood/dp/B0041KU1OK/ref=pd_sim_m_3

8)

I will wait till it gets available through amazon UK, for 13 euros postal costs are a little to steep for me.

mc ukrneal

#1571
November 07, 2011, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: Harry on November 07, 2011, 12:23:05 AM
I will wait till it gets available through amazon UK, for 13 euros postal costs are a little to steep for me.
Well, you may want to check for Netherlands. USA is EUR 14. But Europe looks to be about EUR 6 shipping to most places (though I cannot find Netherlands in Italian), which might imply on EUR 32 total with shipping included. You might have to get to the checkout page to know for sure.
Be kind to your fellow posters!!

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#1572
November 07, 2011, 12:37:27 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on November 07, 2011, 12:31:13 AM
Well, you may want to check for Netherlands. USA is EUR 14. But Europe looks to be about EUR 6 shipping to most places (though I cannot find Netherlands in Italian), which might imply on EUR 32 total with shipping included. You might have to get to the checkout page to know for sure.

7,14 euro's, that rather much, so I better wait, until a better offer comes around, but its definitively on my list.
Soon it will be released closer to home, with less shipping cost.

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#1573
November 07, 2011, 12:43:05 AM
Well after the release of Mozart's symphonies, the Haydn box should come soon too.

The new erato

#1574
November 07, 2011, 02:08:15 AM
7 euros i P&P doesn't seem excessive for a big set like this. Postal workers needs income to.

Bottom line:

Q: Did I particularly need it? A: No!
Q: Did I buy it? A: Yes!

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#1575
November 07, 2011, 02:21:53 AM
Quote from: The new erato on November 07, 2011, 02:08:15 AM
7 euros i P&P doesn't seem excessive for a big set like this. Postal workers needs income to.

Bottom line:

Q: Did I particularly need it? A: No!
Q: Did I buy it? A: Yes!

Sure, but I have to watch what I spend these days my friend.

The new erato

#1576
November 07, 2011, 02:28:43 AM
That of course is understandable. For the time being I have lost some inhibitions.

Antoine Marchand

#1577
November 07, 2011, 03:23:27 AM Last Edit: November 07, 2011, 03:27:37 AM by Antoine Marchand
Quote from: mc ukrneal on November 07, 2011, 12:31:13 AM
But Europe looks to be about EUR 6 shipping to most places (though I cannot find Netherlands in Italian), which might imply on EUR 32 total with shipping included.

Paesi Bassi = 2-3 giorni; EUR 6,00;   EUR 6,00 + EUR 0,50 per kg.

In Spanish we sometimes call "Países Bajos" to the Netherlands.

Willoughby earl of Itacarius

#1578
November 07, 2011, 03:25:18 AM
Quote from: Antoine Marchand on November 07, 2011, 03:23:27 AM
Paesi Bassi = 2-3 giorni; EUR 6,00;   EUR 6,00 + EUR 0,50 per kg.

In Spanish we sometimes call "Países Bajos" to The Netherlands.

At the end of my order, it said 7,14 euro's which is rather steep, considering the purchase price, of about 26 euro's.
So i'll wait a little

Karl Henning

#1579
November 07, 2011, 03:26:43 AM
Quote from: Harry on November 07, 2011, 02:21:53 AM
Sure, but I have to watch what I spend these days my friend.

Like that Aesop fable: slow & steady keeps the Steamroller rolling! : )

Good morning, gents!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
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nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot
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