Mozart

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Scarpia

Quote from: Bulldog on March 22, 2010, 04:53:22 PM
Okay, but I think that Linn recordings are available at all the major sales sites for classical music.  I've never had any problem acquiring their releases.

By some coincidence my copy arrived today from MDT.  $16, including shipping.

Scarpia

Quote from: Elgarian on March 22, 2010, 09:33:43 AM
I spent most of last week in a hospital ward, scared stiff and in pain after a serious emergency operation. I'd like to put on the record two observations.

1. In these conditions, Elvis was totally useless.
2. Mozart was not. Each night I put one of the piano concertos on repeat, on headphones, and he saw me through. It was Brendel/Marriner - not even HIP versions, and in fact my least favourite! No matter. Wolfie did the trick.

[And why is the 13th concerto regarded by Girdlestone as almost without discernable merit? It seemed like a lifesaver, to me.]

Sorry to hear of your recent trials, but glad you have come through. 

Elgarian

Quote from: SonicMan on March 22, 2010, 05:26:03 PM
wish you the best!  :D
Dave  :)

Cheers Dave! And my thanks too to the irrepressible DA and the good Scarpia.

To repeat my earlier question, broadcasting it at random - is Hutchings considered a more reliable guide to Mozart's PCs than Girdlestone?

Gurn Blanston

Quote from: Elgarian on March 23, 2010, 01:57:14 AM
Cheers Dave! And my thanks too to the irrepressible DA and the good Scarpia.

To repeat my earlier question, broadcasting it at random - is Hutchings considered a more reliable guide to Mozart's PCs than Girdlestone?

Unfortunately I wasn't able to answer that, not having read Hutchings. His book is newer, FWIW. Cuthbert Girdlestone (damn, I love that name!) I found to be a post-Victorian holdover sort of a person. And his style made his book onto my Top 10 Most Difficult to Read list. Not to say that many of his perceptions aren't valid; likely they are. But damn, on dark nights I can still feel the headache...  :)

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Elgarian

Quote from: Gurn Blanston on March 23, 2010, 04:34:59 AM
Unfortunately I wasn't able to answer that, not having read Hutchings. His book is newer, FWIW. Cuthbert Girdlestone (damn, I love that name!) I found to be a post-Victorian holdover sort of a person. And his style made his book onto my Top 10 Most Difficult to Read list. Not to say that many of his perceptions aren't valid; likely they are. But damn, on dark nights I can still feel the headache...  :)

I can understand that Gurn, though as you say, anyone called Cuthbert Girdlestone does deserve a great deal of the benefit of the doubt. I'll give Hutchings a go, I think.

karlhenning

I blush to admit it, but when you're wrong, you're wrong.  I finally read Rob Newman's book.  And he's absolutely right.  The odd mistake here and there, but overall, the force of his logic is undeniable.

Opus106

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 01, 2010, 04:47:43 AM
I blush to admit it, but when you're wrong, you're wrong.  I finally read Rob Newman's book.  And he's absolutely right.  The odd mistake here and there, but overall, the force of his logic is undeniable.

Too obvious, Karl. ;)

Oh, and here's a date-agnostic statement: I'm in love with K. 543!
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John Copeland

Where did you get Rob Newmans book Karl?

Florestan

Quote from: John on April 01, 2010, 06:46:28 AM
Where did you get Rob Newmans book Karl?

I guess it's been published by AFD Press:D
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karlhenning

Quote from: Opus106 on April 01, 2010, 06:38:45 AM
Too obvious, Karl. ;)

Ah, well, there's always next year!

karlhenning

Quote from: John on April 01, 2010, 06:46:28 AM
Where did you get Rob Newmans book Karl?

It was overemployed as a doorstop in the Fresh Pond Whole Foods.

DavidRoss

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 01, 2010, 04:47:43 AM
I blush to admit it, but when you're wrong, you're wrong.  I finally read Rob Newman's book.  And he's absolutely right.  The odd mistake here and there, but overall, the force of his logic is undeniable.
According to a story in Variety, Tom Hanks has optioned the movie rights and hired Dan Brown to tweak the screenplay starring Hanks as a misunderstood independent scholar struggling to get off his mom's sofa and prove Mozart's music was actually written by Elgar! 
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No doubt this will involve a lot of violent death. Anyone we know at all?

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Quote from: knight on April 01, 2010, 09:17:19 AM
No doubt this will involve a lot of violent death. Anyone we know at all?

We can only hope.
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John Copeland


John Copeland

If Rob Newman does get his book(s) published, I'm going to read them.  Unless Herr Newman is completely deluded and hopelessly wrong, there must be something driving him nuts about Herr Mozart.   :o
Like I said, I'm so naieve.   :-[

Can't wait until next April Fools day you bastards!   ;D

Marc

Quote from: Gurn Blanston on March 22, 2010, 09:39:51 AM
Because Cuthbert is an idjit, that's why.
Hey, don't you insult my girl!



Elgarian, wish you all the best with your health!
And yes, Mozart's a great help in difficult times!

Elgarian

Quote from: Marc on April 02, 2010, 01:13:42 AM
Hey, don't you insult my girl!



Elgarian, wish you all the best with your health!
And yes, Mozart's a great help in difficult times!
So is the photo you posted! Health is very rapidly improving I'm happy to say. Cheers!

DavidRoss

Quote from: Marc on April 02, 2010, 01:13:42 AMHey, don't you insult my girl!


My.  Donno who she is, but my pulse is racing.  (Nannerl Mozart?) Maybe it's the peaked eyebrow.
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Quote from: DavidRoss on April 02, 2010, 06:14:45 AM
Donno who she is
Elisha Cuthbert, actress. Plays Jack Bauer's daughter Kim in "24".
Spatial distortion is a serious problem deteriorating headphone listening.
Crossfeeders reduce spatial distortion and make the sound more natural
and less tiresome in headphone listening.

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